Abstract

JOMAR, Rafael Tavares; ABREU, Ângela Maria Mendes  and  LAUS, Mariana Marcovistz. Breathalyzer test and opinions about Operation Dry Law in a sample of drivers stopped in Rio de Janeiro/RJ, 2010 - a cross-sectional study. Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde [online]. 2013, vol.22, n.1, pp.121-128. ISSN 1679-4974.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5123/S1679-49742013000100013.

OBJETIVE: to describe the frequency of alcohol use among motor vehicle drivers stopped by Operation Dry Law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and to learn their opinions about it. METHODS: cross-sectional study conducted between July and August 2010 with a non-probabilistic sample of362 drivers who answered a socio-demographic questionnaire about alcohol use and opinions about Operation Dry Law, as well as undergoing a breathalyzer test. RESULTS: 90% of drivers in the sample were satisfied with the law enforcement approach, stating they believed that Operation Dry Law contributes to public safety. 3.1% of those undergoing breathalyzer tested positive, all of whom were males. CONCLUSION: the frequency of alcohol consumption prior to driving motor vehicles was low. Operation Dry Law enforcement actions may have contributed to this.

Keywords : Automobile Driving; Alcohol Drinking; Accident Prevention; Accidents; Traffic; Cross-Sectional Studies.

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