Assessment of concussion knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among adolescent female club soccer athletes

Concussion education for athletes is essential for informed decision making to aid recovery. Education about concussion symptoms, treatment, and protocols can improve symptom recognition, reporting behaviors, protocol compliance, and overall health outcomes. This pilot study aimed to understand current concussion knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs among female club soccer players aged 12-18 years. Findings identified gaps in concussion education and knowledge among these athletes. Continued concussion education efforts are needed to increase concussion knowledge and players` confidence, focusing on creative education practices.
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Aiheet: jalkapallo naispuolinen palautuminen juniori huippu-urheilu aivot pää vamma urheilulääketiede asenne haastattelu tieto
Aihealueet: urheilukilpailut junioriurheilu biologiset ja lääketieteelliset tieteet
Tagging: Gehirnerschütterung
DOI: 10.1123/ijatt.2022-0116
Julkaisussa: International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training
Julkaistu: 2023
Vuosikerta: 28
Numero: 6
Sivuja: 322-327
Julkaisutyypit: artikkeli
Kieli: englanti (kieli)
Taso: kehittynyt