Citation

Davis NK. Calif. J. Health Promot. 2006; 4(2): 132-138.

Affiliation

Center for the Study of Health Disparities, Texas A and M University; Urban Studies and Health Promotion at the University of New Orleans (nkdavis@uno.edu)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Department of Health and Community Services, California State University, Chico)

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess awareness, attitudes and experiences regarding DUI laws among college students from the University of New Orleans (UNO). The sample consisted of 261 UNO students ages 18-30 (mean age 20.6). A 14-item questionnaire was used to collect data via central location intercept interviews. Results: Results were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics, frequencies and Pearson's 2x2 Chi-Square analysis. DUI arrest was reported by 1.9% of the participants. Nearly 35% of participants reported they drove a vehicle when they had too much to drink in the 30 days prior to completing the survey. Blood alcohol knowledge was reported by only 6.5% of respondents. The results revealed that 63.5% of frequent binge drinkers drove a vehicle when it was known they had too much to drink. Alternatives to DUI behavior for frequent binge drinkers and educational programs explaining DUI laws and consequences need to be further explored.

Language: en