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Profiles of Risky Driving Behaviors in Adolescent Drivers: A Cluster Analysis of a Representative Sample from Tuscany Region (Italy)

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  • Vieri Lastrucci

    (Epidemiology Unit, Meyer Children’s University Hospital, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, 50139 Florence, Italy
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy)

  • Francesco Innocenti

    (Epidemiologic Observatory, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi 1, 50141 Florence, Italy)

  • Chiara Lorini

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy)

  • Alice Berti

    (Epidemiologic Observatory, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi 1, 50141 Florence, Italy)

  • Caterina Silvestri

    (Epidemiologic Observatory, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi 1, 50141 Florence, Italy)

  • Marco Lazzeretti

    (Epidemiologic Observatory, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi 1, 50141 Florence, Italy)

  • Fabio Voller

    (Epidemiologic Observatory, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, Via Pietro Dazzi 1, 50141 Florence, Italy)

  • Guglielmo Bonaccorsi

    (Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Viale GB Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy)

Abstract

(1) Background: Research on patterns of risky driving behaviors (RDBs) in adolescents is scarce. This study aims to identify distinctive patterns of RDBs and to explore their characteristics in a representative sample of adolescents. (2) Methods: this is a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of Tuscany Region students aged 14–19 years ( n = 2162). The prevalence of 11 RDBs was assessed and a cluster analysis was conducted to identify patterns of RDBs. ANOVA, post hoc pairwise comparisons and multivariate logistic regression models were used to characterize cluster membership. (3) Results: four distinct clusters of drivers were identified based on patterns of RDBs; in particular, two clusters—the Reckless Drivers (11.2%) and the Careless Drivers (21.5%)—showed high-risk patterns of engagement in RDBs. These high-risk clusters exhibited the weakest social bonds, the highest psychological distress, the most frequent participation in health compromising and risky behaviors, and the highest risk of a road traffic accident. (4) Conclusion: findings suggest that it is possible to identify typical profiles of RDBs in adolescents and that risky driving profiles are positively interrelated with other risky behaviors. This clustering suggests the need to develop multicomponent prevention strategies rather than addressing specific RDBs in isolation.

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  • Vieri Lastrucci & Francesco Innocenti & Chiara Lorini & Alice Berti & Caterina Silvestri & Marco Lazzeretti & Fabio Voller & Guglielmo Bonaccorsi, 2021. "Profiles of Risky Driving Behaviors in Adolescent Drivers: A Cluster Analysis of a Representative Sample from Tuscany Region (Italy)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:12:p:6362-:d:573575
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    1. Vieri Lastrucci & Marco Lazzeretti & Francesco Innocenti & Chiara Lorini & Alice Berti & Caterina Silvestri & Fabrizio Chiesi & Annamaria Schirripa & Sonia Paoli & Giulia Di Pisa & Andrea Moscadelli &, 2022. "Trends in Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors and Wellbeing: A 10 Year Observation from the EDIT Surveillance of Tuscany Region, Italy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-18, June.

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