Jessica Wallace1, Tracey Covassin2, Sally Nogle3, Daniel Gould4, Jeffrey Kovan5. 1. Kinesiology & Sport Science Department, Youngstown State University, 1 University Plaza, 307 L Beeghly Center, Youngstown, OH 44555. 2. Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, 105 IM Circle, East Lansing, MI 48824. 3. Department of Athletics, Michigan State University, 105 IM Circle, East Lansing, MI 48824. 4. Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, 308 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824. 5. Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, 4660 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 420, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We determined differences in knowledge of concussion and reporting behaviors of high school athletes attending urban and suburban high schools, and whether a relationship exists between underreporting and access to an athletic trainer in urban schools. METHODS: High school athletes (N = 715) from 14 high schools completed a validated knowledge of concussion survey consisting of 83 questions. The independent variable was school type (urban/suburban). We examined the proportion of athletes who correctly identified signs and symptoms of concussion, knowledge of concussion and reasons why high school athletes would not disclose a potential concussive injury across school classification. Data were analyzed using descriptive, non-parametric, and inferential statistics. RESULTS: Athletes attending urban schools have less concussion knowledge than athletes attending suburban schools (p < .01). Athletes attending urban schools without an athletic trainer have less knowledge than urban athletes at schools with an athletic trainer (p < .01) There was no significant relationship between reporting percentage and school type (p = .73); however, significant relationships exist between AT access at urban schools and 10 reasons for not reporting. CONCLUSION: Concussion education efforts cannot be homogeneous in all communities. Education interventions must reflect the needs of each community.
BACKGROUND: We determined differences in knowledge of concussion and reporting behaviors of high school athletes attending urban and suburban high schools, and whether a relationship exists between underreporting and access to an athletic trainer in urban schools. METHODS: High school athletes (N = 715) from 14 high schools completed a validated knowledge of concussion survey consisting of 83 questions. The independent variable was school type (urban/suburban). We examined the proportion of athletes who correctly identified signs and symptoms of concussion, knowledge of concussion and reasons why high school athletes would not disclose a potential concussive injury across school classification. Data were analyzed using descriptive, non-parametric, and inferential statistics. RESULTS: Athletes attending urban schools have less concussion knowledge than athletes attending suburban schools (p < .01). Athletes attending urban schools without an athletic trainer have less knowledge than urban athletes at schools with an athletic trainer (p < .01) There was no significant relationship between reporting percentage and school type (p = .73); however, significant relationships exist between AT access at urban schools and 10 reasons for not reporting. CONCLUSION: Concussion education efforts cannot be homogeneous in all communities. Education interventions must reflect the needs of each community.
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