Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2019
Publication Source
Journal of Amateur Sport
Abstract
Concussions are one of the most discussed health concerns at all levels of sport. While much of this discussion focuses on football and the National Football League (NFL), there is growing awareness in the sport community that the risks of concussions extend to head injuries in all sports. Much remains unknown about youth concussions, particularly in terms of how parents feel about concussions and youth sport safety regulations. The purpose of this study was to examine parents’ perceptions and attitudes toward youth sport concussions. Results indicated that despite increased awareness and education there remain gaps in parental knowledge of concussions and the proper management of concussions. These findings led to a set of recommendations regarding parental concussion prevention and management education.
Document Version
Published Version
Publisher
University of Kansas
Volume
5
Issue
1
Peer Reviewed
yes
Keywords
youth sports, concussions, parents, traumatic brain injury
eCommons Citation
Daprano, C. M., Davies, S., & Bernstein, E. (2019). Parent Perspectives on Youth Sport Concussion Management. Journal of Amateur Sport, 5(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.17161/jas.v5i1.7698
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17161/jas.v5i1.7698