@article{ref1,
title="Awareness and understanding of concussion among Aboriginal Australians with high health literacy",
journal="Concussion",
year="2024",
author="Hill-Wall, Trish and McCausland, Kahlia and Thomas, Elizabeth and Norman, Richard and Bullen, Jonathan and Cowen, Gill",
volume="9",
number="1",
pages="CNC113-CNC113",
abstract="AIM: Indigenous Australians have higher rates of traumatic brain injury, with 74-90% of such injuries being concussion. This study explores concussion awareness and knowledge in Aboriginal Western Australians with high health literacy. MATERIALS & METHODS: Participants, aged 18-65 years, engaged in research topic yarning, and thematic analysis of the qualitative data then undertaken. <br><br>RESULTS: There was awareness that direct head trauma can result in concussion, but a lack of differentiation between concussion and other head injuries. Knowledge was gained from sport, media or lived-experience. Symptom minimization and diversity of concussion symptoms prevented participants from seeking medical treatment. This was exacerbated by a mistrust of the medical system. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Research findings highlight knowledge and service gaps where co-designed strategies can be targeted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2056-3299",
doi="10.2217/cnc-2023-0012",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2023-0012"
}