@article{ref1,
title="An exploratory study on concussion-reporting behaviors from collegiate student athletes' perspectives",
journal="Athletic training and sports health care",
year="2017",
author="Lininger, Monica R. and Wayment, Heidi A. and Huffman, Ann Hergatt and Craig, Debbie I. and Irving, Louis H.",
volume="9",
number="2",
pages="71-80",
abstract="PURPOSE: To evaluate the concussion-reporting behaviors of collegiate football student athletes and gain insight into reasons contributing to the underreporting of concussion signs and symptoms.   Methods:  Eleven collegiate football student athletes with at least 1 more year of eligibility participated in focus groups using a semi-structured set of interview questions.   Results:  Six major themes emerged from the data: minimization of risk, misconceptions about lasting effects, diagnostic uncertainty, pressure from coaches, athletic identity, and social identity.   Conclusions:  Student athletes appear to have a strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms of concussions, but this does not necessarily translate into reporting. They also are aware of the lasting effects, but the identity of being a football player and possibly letting their team down motivates them to continue playing.  Keywords: American football; <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1942-5864",
doi="10.3928/19425864-20161116-01",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20161116-01"
}