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PMID: 20236412 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: To reduce the number of sports-related concussions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with the support of partners and experts in the field, has developed a tool kit for high school coaches with practical, easy-to-use concussion-related information. This study explores the success of the tool kit in changing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the prevention and management of concussions. METHODS: A mail questionnaire was administered to all eligible high school coaches who received the tool kit. Follow-up focus groups were conducted for additional information. Both quantitative data from the surveys and qualitative data from the focus groups were analyzed to support the objectives of the study. RESULTS: Respondents self-reported favorable changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the prevention and management of concussions. Qualitative responses augmented the quantitative data. CONCLUSION: Barriers to concussion prevention and management are complex; however, these results highlight the role that coaches can play in school settings in establishing a safe environment for their athletes. |
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Authors:
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Kelly Sarmiento; Jane Mitchko; Cynthia Klein; Sharon Wong |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of school health Volume: 80 ISSN: 1746-1561 ISO Abbreviation: J Sch Health Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
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Created Date: 2010-03-18 Completed Date: 2010-06-21 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376370 Medline TA: J Sch Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 112-8 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Division of Injury Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. ksarmiento@cdc.gov |
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Adolescent Athletic Injuries / prevention & control Awareness* Brain Concussion / prevention & control* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)* Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Program Development Questionnaires Schools* Sports Teaching / methods United States |
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