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Risky driving among UK regular armed forces personnel: changes over time
Rebecca J Syed Sheriff1, Harriet J Forbes2, Simon C Wessely2
1King's Centre for Military Health Research, King's College London, Weston Education Centre, London, UK Centre for Mental Health Research, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australia National University, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
BMJ Open
|September 25, 2015
Summary
Risky driving decreased in UK military personnel from 18% to 14% between 2004 and 2009. New risky drivers were younger, single, and engaged in harmful alcohol use.
Area of Science:
- Military health research
- Road safety studies
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Self-reported risky driving behaviors are a significant concern within military populations.
- Understanding trends and predictors of risky driving is crucial for safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence of self-reported risky driving in UK military personnel between 2004 and 2009.
- To determine the incidence of new-onset risky driving and identify its associated risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from a UK military cohort study conducted in 2004 and 2009.
- Inclusion criteria: regular service members, completed both surveys, and reported driving at both time points.
- Logistic regression models used to assess relationships between risky driving and sociodemographic/military characteristics.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of risky driving declined from 18% to 14% over approximately 3.3 years.
- Incidence of new risky driving was 7%.
- Predictors for new risky driving included younger age, not being in a relationship, and harmful alcohol use. Deployment after 2007 was associated with a lower likelihood of becoming a risky driver.
Conclusions:
- A reduction in the prevalence of risky driving was observed in UK military personnel over the study period.
- Potential contributing factors include enhanced road safety campaigns and policy changes within the military.
- Findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions for younger personnel and those with harmful alcohol consumption.
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