1. Applying a Mixed-method Design for Needs Assessment for a College-Based Safe Ride Program in a Rural Setting
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Bhochhibhoya, Amir, McDowell, Liz, McLeod, A. TaQuesa, Yonce, Stephanie, and Ghimire, Pragya Sharma
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Surveys ,Behavior ,Health aspects ,Traffic safety -- Surveys -- Health aspects ,College students -- Surveys -- Health aspects -- Behavior ,Drinking (Alcoholic beverages) -- Surveys -- Health aspects ,Driving while intoxicated -- Surveys -- Health aspects ,Rural population -- Surveys -- Health aspects -- Behavior ,Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Surveys -- Health aspects ,Drunk driving -- Surveys -- Health aspects - Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Alcohol misuse is considered a significant health concern among the college-aged (18-24) population. As per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use [...], The purpose of this study was to conduct a needs assessment of a college-based safe ride program to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use. This cross-sectional, mixed-method study used an online survey (n = 363). Demographic variables, alcohol-related behaviors, and attitudes towards drinking and driving, and safe ride programs were reported. Participants (60.2%) had ridden with someone who had consumed alcohol before driving or perceived others would do so (94.3%). The majority (85.4%) agreed that a safe ride program was needed. Several themes emerged in the qualitative data that supported the statistical data reporting drinking and driving as a problem and supported the need for a safe ride program. Keywords: alcohol, safe ride program, college students, drunk driving
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- 2021