Texting/Emailing While Driving Among High School Students in 35 States, United States, 2015
Li Li1, Ruth A Shults2, Rebecca R Andridge3
1Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Center for Injury Research and Policy, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Summary
Texting/emailing while driving (TWD) affects 38% of teen drivers. Prevalence varies by state, with higher rates linked to younger permit ages and increased driving percentages. Risky behaviors like drinking and driving significantly increase TWD likelihood.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Traffic Safety
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Texting/emailing while driving (TWD) is a significant public health concern among adolescent drivers.
- Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors of TWD is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of texting/emailing while driving (TWD) among adolescent drivers in the United States.
- To explore individual and state-level factors associated with TWD in this population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 35 states' 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
- Utilized Poisson regression models to estimate prevalence ratios (PRs) for TWD.
Main Results:
- 38% of 101,397 high school students reported TWD at least once.
- TWD prevalence varied from 26% to 64% across states, higher in states with lower learner's permit ages.
- Increased TWD likelihood was associated with older age, white race/ethnicity, infrequent seatbelt use, and drinking and driving.
Conclusions:
- Significant state-level variation exists in TWD prevalence among US high school students.
- Factors such as minimum learner's permit age and student driving percentages influence TWD rates.
- Older age, white race/ethnicity, and engagement in other risky driving behaviors are associated with TWD.
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