Self-reported concussion prevalence, post-injury help-seeking behaviour, and associated risk factors among volleyball players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Volleyball is an under-researched sport, particularly in relation to risk factors for head impacts and sports-related concussion (SRC). This study aimed to estimate the self-reported lifetime prevalence of SRC, post-injury help-seeking behaviour, and associations between SRC and age, sex at birth, playing experience, playing league, and playing position.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire to examine lifetime prevlaance and associations between SRC and personal and sport-related factors. The questionnaire collected demographic information, SRC history, and help-seeking behaviour. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate SRC prevalence and help-seeking behaviours among players with a history of SRC. A mixed-effect binary

SUBMITTER: Nedzhipoglu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680157 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature