Development and implementation of a website assessment tool to evaluate policies and resources for sexual assault and alcohol use on US college campuses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual assault on college campuses is a major public health concern. Over half of incidents of sexual violence on college campuses occur in the context of victim or perpetrator alcohol use. Students who have experienced sexual violence, including in the context of alcohol use, are likely to seek information about sexual violence resources and services online.

Methods

We developed a Website Assessment Tool to capture a student's perspective when navigating campus sexual violence and alcohol websites to find resources and services. The tool evaluates (1) accessibility, (2) comprehensibility, and (3) inclusivity of sexual violence and alcohol prevention information and resources. Alcohol policies and alcohol-related campus resources are also evaluated for linkage to

SUBMITTER: Walker EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959743 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature