Traffic accidents and alcohol consumption in an emergency unit of La Paz, Bolivia

Authors

  • Inês Magali Pelaez Mariscal Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
  • Edilaine Cristina da Silva Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700018

Keywords:

Alcoholism, Accidents, Traffic, Accident Prevention

Abstract

The aim of this quantitative, descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was to characterize the distribution and characteristics of motor vehicle accidents related to alcohol consumption. The sample was composed of 62 drivers and pedestrians, over 15 years old, who were involved in motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol, and were attended at the Emergency Unit of the Clinical Hospital of La Paz - Bolivia. A survey designed by the researchers to collect partner-demographic data and morbidity of the victim was applied and data that evaluated the alcohol consumption of the driver responsible for the accident was collected. The results demonstrated that 71% of the victims were men; 32.3% were between 21 and 30 years old; 29% were students and 25.8% were the drivers. This study shows the characterization of victims, alcohol consumption and accidents.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 (2010): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Traffic accidents and alcohol consumption in an emergency unit of La Paz, Bolivia . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(spe), 613-619. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700018