| Reasons given by older people for limitation or avoidance of driving. | |
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PMID: 15075420 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To understand the driving behavior of older adults, this study examines self-reported reasons for driving limitation or avoidance. DESIGN AND METHODS: Baseline interviews were conducted (n = 2,046) as part of a community-based study of aging and physical performance in persons aged 55 years or older in Sonoma, California. Twenty-one medical and nonmedical reasons for limiting or avoiding driving were examined by age and gender. RESULTS: Most older people continue to drive; however, many, especially older women, report one or more reasons to limit or avoid driving. Among medical reasons, problems with eyesight are by far the most often cited; no other health problem was identified as a major reason for limitation. Among nonmedical reasons, being concerned about an accident, being concerned about crime, and having no reason to drive were often cited. Important predictors of reported driving limitations were low income, limited functional status, and self-report of poor vision. IMPLICATIONS: Understanding factors that affect driving patterns in older adults, including medical and nonmedical reasons, will assist in developing both enhancements to extend safe driving years and responses to the consequences of driving reduction. |
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Authors:
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David R Ragland; William A Satariano; Kara E MacLeod |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Gerontologist Volume: 44 ISSN: 0016-9013 ISO Abbreviation: Gerontologist Publication Date: 2004 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-12 Completed Date: 2004-06-09 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375327 Medline TA: Gerontologist Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 237-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Traffic Safety Center, University of California at Berkeley, 140 Warren Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-7360, USA. davidr@uclink4.berkeley.edu |
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Activities of Daily Living Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / physiology*, psychology Attitude to Health* Automobile Driving / psychology*, statistics & numerical data California Cognition Disorders Family Characteristics Female Health Status* Humans Interviews as Topic Licensure / statistics & numerical data Male Middle Aged Social Class Vision Disorders |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 AG 09389/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
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