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Prevalence of older drivers in Brazil: results from Vigitel 2018 / Prevalência de motoristas idosos no Brasil: resultados do Vigitel 2018
Hauser, Eduardo; Barbosa, Aline Rodrigues; Pfützenreuter, Andréa Holz.
  • Hauser, Eduardo; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis. BR
  • Barbosa, Aline Rodrigues; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis. BR
  • Pfützenreuter, Andréa Holz; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis. BR
Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) ; 14(4): 267-273, 31-12-2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1151613
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To estimate the prevalence of Brazilian older adults who drive a car/ride a motorcycle, according to sociodemographic characteristics.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional study uses data from the 2018 Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey (Vigitel). The prevalence of drivers was determined by an affirmative answer to the following question "Do you drive a car, motorcycle and/or other vehicle?".

RESULTS:

Among the 15 333 individuals aged 65 and over living in Brazilian capitals and the Federal District, the overall prevalence of drivers was 28.73% (95%CI 27.22 -30.29) and was higher among men (53.37%; 95%CI 50.45 - 56.28), those with higher education (65.44%; 95%CI 61.98 - 68.75), and individuals aged 65 to 69 years (35.7%; 95%CI 33.06 - 38.61). Among the regions of Brazil, prevalence varied from 35% (Midwest and South) to approximately 22% (North and Northeast). Florianopolis (42.2%; 95%CI 38.05 - 46.47) and Palmas (40.32%; 95%CI 32.74 - 48.38) were the cities with the highest prevalence of older drivers.

CONCLUSIONS:

Characteristics such as sex, age group, region, and state capital of residence affect the prevalence of older drivers. Our results contribute to knowledge about how older adults choose to move around in large Brazilian cities, enabling proposal of strategies to improve the quality of this population's displacement.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Estimar a prevalência de idosos brasileiros que dirigem carro/motocicleta, de acordo com características sociodemográficas.

METODOLOGIA:

Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado com dados do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas (Vigitel 2018). A prevalência de motoristas foi determinada pela resposta positiva à questão "O(A) sr.(a) dirige carro, moto e/ou outro veículo?".

RESULTADOS:

Entre os 15 333 indivíduos de 65 anos ou mais, residentes nas capitais brasileiras e no Distrito Federal, a prevalência de motoristas foi de 28,76% (IC95% 27,22 - 30,29), sendo maior entre os homens (53,37%; IC95% 50,45 - 56,28), naqueles com maior escolaridade (65,44%; IC95% 61,98 - 68,75) e nos indivíduos de 65 a 69 anos (35,79%; IC95% 33,06 - 38,61). Entre as regiões do Brasil, a prevalência variou de 35% (centro-oeste e sul) a, aproximadamente, 22% (norte e nordeste). As capitais com maior percentual de idosos motoristas foram Florianópolis (42,20%; IC95% 38,05 - 46,47) e Palmas (40,32%; IC95% 32,74 - 48,38).

CONCLUSÕES:

Características como sexo, faixa etária, região e capitais do Brasil afetam a prevalência de motoristas. Espera-se que os resultados apresentados aqui possam contribuir para o conhecimento de como os idosos escolhem se locomover nas grandes cidades brasileiras, permitindo propor estratégias para melhorar a qualidade de deslocamento dessa população.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Automobile Driving / Surveys and Questionnaires Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) Journal subject: Envelhecimento / Geriatria / Medicina Cl¡nica / Patologia Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Socioeconomic Factors / Automobile Driving / Surveys and Questionnaires Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) Journal subject: Envelhecimento / Geriatria / Medicina Cl¡nica / Patologia Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina/BR