@article{ref1,
title="Student perceptions of a university medical amnesty policy are impacted by race and  racism: a qualitative study",
journal="Substance use and misuse",
year="2020",
author="Carroll, Jennifer J. and Mullins, Cameron and Burnham-Lemaire, Georgia and Korycinski, Hannah and Pierce, Hannaleigh and Martinez, Mackenzie and El-Sabawi, Taleed",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Alcohol consumption on college and university campuses is a public health concern. Some universities have instituted medical amnesty policies (MAPs) to encourage  calling first responders to the scene of an alcohol-related emergency. This study  describes perceptions of a university MAP and the perceived risks of calling first  responders among a sample of undergraduate students at a mid-sized, private,  residential university. <br><br>METHODS: This is an exploratory, peer-led study, in which  student-researchers worked under faculty supervision to devise the aims of the  study, recruit and conduct qualitative interviews with participants, analyze data,  and organize major findings. <br><br>RESULTS: Participants in this convenience sample  (N = 42) were majority female (n = 33, 78.67%) and white (n = 35, 83.3%). White  students often reported risking disciplinary consequences (i.e. suspension) if found  in violation of university alcohol policy. White students who were familiar with the  MAP praised it as beneficial in improving student safety. Students of color  (especially Black students) reported concerns for their safety in the presence of  first responders (especially police officers). Awareness of the MAP among students  of color was very low, and many reported low levels of institutional trust,  suggesting the protections conferred by the MAP should be taken &quot;with a grain of  salt.&quot; Conclusions: MAPs may alleviate concern about some perceived risks of calling  first responders, but that benefit may not be experienced equitably among students  of color. More research is needed to understand the complex relationship between  alcohol policies, alcohol-related injuries, policing, and race on college and  university campuses.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1082-6084",
doi="10.1080/10826084.2020.1846199",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2020.1846199"
}