Characterization of the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral profile, and mental disorders symptoms screening of motorcycle drivers who suffered an accident

• Grant number: 16/13532-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: October 01, 2016
• End date: March 31, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Humanities - Psychology - Psychological Treatment and Prevention
• Principal Investigator: Maria Cristina de Oliveira Santos Miyazaki
• Grantee: Monique Favero Beceiro
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP). Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico (São Paulo - Estado). São José do Rio Preto , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Motorcycle accidents are the main causes of trauma in the world. In Brazil, the death rates of motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents have increased 3.5% per 100 thousands inhabitants between 1969 and 2009. The objectives of this study were to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile of traffic accidents victims involved in motorcycle accidents referred to Hospital de Base between 2016 and 2017 and identify the behavioral profile of these patients, and trace symptoms of mental disorders. The study population was composed of patients involved in a motorcycle accident (drivers) who received medical attention at the emergency service and were admitted to the trauma outpatient clinic at Hospital de Base from September 2016 to February 2017. The patients were invited to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form. In addition, they will answer to the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and the Adult Self-Assessment Inventory (ASAI). Patients' files were retrieved from the Trauma Unit registries in order to build a sociodemographic and clinical profile of the patient, as well as any medical information. The Local Ethical Committee (CAAE 47218115.0.0000.5415) approved this project. Data will be analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively (nonparametric statistical tests, p<0.05). (AU)