TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Awareness and understanding of concussion among Aboriginal Australians with high health literacy
JO  - Concussion
A1  - Hill-Wall, Trish
A1  - McCausland, Kahlia
A1  - Thomas, Elizabeth
A1  - Norman, Richard
A1  - Bullen, Jonathan
A1  - Cowen, Gill
SP  - CNC113
EP  - CNC113
VL  - 9
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2056-3299
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2023-0012
ID  - ref1
ER  -