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Pre- to Post-Immigration Drinking and Driving among Recent Latino Immigrants: Examining Opportunities for Intervention

Award Number: R01AA025720
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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Abstract It has been posited that recent Latino immigrants may be at higher risk for involvement with driving while impaired (DWI) due to a failure of fully understanding the risks associated with DWI as a result of cultural norms from their countries of origin, including lax enforcement of DWI laws. Yet, the literature shows that, in general, Latino immigrants are less likely to drive while impaired than their U.S.-born counterparts, albeit DWI rates vary sharply by country of origin. Beyond these broad results, there is a scarcity of knowledge regarding the drinking and driving trajectories of recent Latino immigrants. A preliminary study conducted by this research team examined drinking and driving behaviors in a sample of Latino immigrants in Miami-Dade County, FL, approximately 7 years after immigration. Results indicated that compared to the most established immigrants in the sample (permanent residents), undocumented immigrants were less likely to understand DWI laws, more likely to binge drink, and less likely to perceive the associated risks. Despite such elevated risk factors, undocumented immigrants were less likely to be involved in DWI events than permanent residents, in part because of their desire to stay undetected by law officers, but largely because of their limited access to cars. Interestingly, our preliminary study found that riding with an impaired driver (RWID) was a rather prevalent risk even upon arrival. Given that it is not hindered by driving limitations, RWID constitutes a more immediate (and overlooked) risk for immigrants than DWI. Thus, our preliminary work suggests a picture in which Latino immigrants, despite some contributing risk factors, do not drive while impaired immediately after arriving to the country, but such behavior increases over time. Such a transition period offers an opportunity for early intervention to deter not only DWI but also RWID, as these behaviors are to some extent related. This application will begin examining this opportunity. The proposed study will take advantage of the lessons learned from our cross-sectional exploratory study to provide a detailed examination of the DWI/RWID phenomena among recent Latino immigrants as they evolve from pre-immigration through their first 3 years in the United States. These initial years have been identified as a period of significant change and stress for immigrants that can determine future DWI/RWID outcomes. The ultimate goal of the study is to acquire a detailed understanding of the environmental, demographic, and sociocultural factors influencing the early adoption of DWI/RWID trajectories. This knowledge will be used to inform culturally relevant intervention strategies for preventing DWI/RWID in the target population.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = -$47,431 )
2024	2022	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & EVALUATION	4061 POWDER MILL RD	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	5	7/3/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$47,431
														Subtotal = -$47,431

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $462,384 )
2022	2022	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	4061 POWDER MILL RD STE 350	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	5	7/13/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$46,241
2022	2022	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	4061 POWDER MILL RD STE 350	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	5	3/1/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$416,143
														Subtotal = $462,384

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $572,924 )
2021	2021	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	002	4	4/2/2021	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$143,649
2021	2021	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	4	3/3/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$429,275
2021	2020	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	3	10/20/2020	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
														Subtotal = $572,924

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $665,073 )
2020	2020	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	3	2/25/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$520,279
2020	2020	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	001	3	8/19/2020	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$144,794
														Subtotal = $665,073

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $486,657 )
2019	2019	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	2	3/8/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$486,657
														Subtotal = $486,657

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $481,852 )
2018	2018	PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION	11720 BELTSVILLE DR STE 900	BELTSVILLE	MD	20705	PRINCE GEORGES	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	1	2/22/2018	NEW	$481,852
														Subtotal = $481,852

Grand Total All Awards = $2,621,459

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Pre- to Post-Immigration Drinking and Driving among Recent Latino Immigrants: Examining Opportunities for Intervention

Award Number: R01AA025720

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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