@article{ref1,
title="Exploring minor hockey players' knowledge and attitudes toward concussion: Implications for prevention",
journal="Journal of head trauma rehabilitation",
year="2014",
author="Mrazik, Martin and Perra, Andrea and Brooks, Brian L. and Naidu, Dhiren",
volume="30",
number="3",
pages="219-227",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate minor hockey players' attitudes and knowledge about sport concussions. PARTICIPANTS:: Male and female Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget level players (n = 183) participating in minor hockey and a comparison group of non-hockey players (n = 57). DESIGN:: Survey. MAIN MEASURES:: Player knowledge and attitudes were evaluated with a standardized questionnaire developed for the purpose of this study. Descriptive statistics including cross-tabulations and proportion comparisons were used to report the data. RESULTS:: Players had foundational knowledge about concussions; however, more than half underestimated the prevalence and more than 30% were unaware of return to play protocols. Although nearly all players knew what they &quot;should&quot; do when concussed, 33% did not follow recommendations. Players reported more concern and appreciation of the seriousness of concussion than non-players, but they tended to minimize their vulnerability. The most common and helpful information sources were parents, doctors, and coaches, and therefore knowledge translation efforts should target theses audiences. CONCLUSION: Young athletes continue to demonstrate gaps in their knowledge of concussions. In addition, attitudes toward concussion suggest a developmental trajectory with younger athletes being most likely to ignore current recommended guidelines.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-9701",
doi="10.1097/HTR.0000000000000018",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000018"
}