Incidence and Risk Factors for Sport-Related Concussion in Female Youth Athletes Participating in Contact and Collision Invasion Sports: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence and risk factors for sport-related concussion (SRC) associated with contact and collision invasion sports (CCIS) in female youth are unclear.

Objectives

This systematic review aimed to identify (i) the incidence of and (ii) risk factors for SRC in female youth athletes playing CCIS.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, SPORTDiscus and ProQuest to 8 May, 2024 was conducted. Two reviewers independently screened articles against eligibility criteria and assessed risk of bias (Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool). Aetiological or intervention studies reporting on SRC incidence or risk factors in female youth athletes (aged 13-19 years and under) participating in CCIS were included. Meta-analyses were conducted to expl

SUBMITTER: Ernst L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11947075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature