SAGE Open Medicine | |
Factors affecting the concussion knowledge of athletes, parents, coaches, and medical professionals: | |
Michael DCusimano1  | |
关键词: Concussion; traumatic brain injury; sports; knowledge; public health; prevention; | |
DOI : 10.1177/2050312117694794 | |
学科分类:医学(综合) | |
来源: Sage Journals | |
【 摘 要 】
Objectives:To determine the predictors of knowledge and awareness of concussion symptoms and outcomes through a survey of athletes, parents of players and coaches in sports settings in Canada.Methods:A cross-sectional survey of athletic communities in Canada was conducted. Respondents’ concussion knowledge score consists of responses to questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a concussion and the timing of return-to-sport post-concussion. The percentage of correct responses was defined as the “identification rate.” The extent to which participant factors affected the scores was examined by univariate and multivariate analyses.Results:Respondents were able to identify a mean of 80.6% of symptoms. Cognitive symptoms were most commonly known, and mental health symptoms associated with concussion were least known, and health professionals, coaches, and those with a personal history of concussion had the highest levels of overall knowledge. Language, age, educational level, annual household i...
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