Concussion Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Reporting Intentions in Youth Athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Although it has been suggested that developmental and sociological factors play a role in concussion reporting, the empirical evidence related to this is limited.

Objective

To examine the influences of sex, school level, school location, concussion-reporting history, and socioeconomic status on concussion-related knowledge, attitudes, and reporting intentions among middle school and high school athletes.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Master students and High School athletes attending pre-participation examinations (PPEs) were asked to complete paper-based surveys.

Patients or other participants

Overall, 541 athletes representing 18 sports returned fully completed surveys.

Main outcome measure(s)

Outcomes were concussion-related kno

SUBMITTER: Chandran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7594602 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature