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College students' use of transportation networking companies: An opportunity to decrease substance-impaired driving.

Jennifer M Whitehill1, Molly Wilner2,3, Suzanne Rataj1

  • 1Department of Health Promotion & Policy, University of Massachusetts Amherst , Amherst , Massachusetts , USA.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 22, 2018
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Transportation networking company (TNC) use is common among college students, especially after substance use. TNCs may be crucial for preventing impaired driving on rural campuses with limited transport options.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Transportation Studies
  • Substance Use Research

Background:

  • College students frequently use transportation networking companies (TNCs) like Uber.
  • Understanding TNC usage patterns among substance-using students is critical for public health and safety.
  • Rural and urban college settings present different transportation challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utilization of TNCs by college students who use substances.
  • To compare TNC use between rural and urban college student populations.
  • To assess the role of TNCs in mitigating risks associated with substance use and impaired driving.

Main Methods:

  • Random selection and screening for substance use among students at two large state universities.
Keywords:
Substance-impaired drivingcollege studentsmobile applications

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  • Data collection on general TNC use and post-substance use TNC utilization, differentiating on/near campus vs. other environments.
  • Statistical analysis using chi-square tests, t-tests, and Fisher's exact tests.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of TNC use (85%) was observed among surveyed students.
    • Rural students (98%) were more likely than urban students (85%) to use TNCs after substance use on or near campus (p=0.037).
    • No significant differences in TNC use were found based on gender or age.

    Conclusions:

    • TNCs are widely used by college students, particularly following substance consumption.
    • TNCs may serve as a vital tool to prevent impaired driving, especially in rural areas with fewer transportation alternatives.
    • The findings highlight the importance of TNC accessibility for college student safety and harm reduction.