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Thor S Stead1, Yasamin Daneshvar2, Sarah Ayala3
1Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA.
Cureus
|August 15, 2019
Summary
Middle schoolers showed improved knowledge and attitudes toward concussions after an educational intervention. This highlights the need for increased awareness to enhance adolescent safety measures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Adolescent Health and Safety
Background:
- Concussions are prevalent in children under 19, necessitating an understanding of adolescent perspectives on traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Assessing middle schoolers' knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding concussions is crucial for developing effective safety strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a brief educational intervention on middle school students' knowledge and attitudes toward concussions.
- To identify existing knowledge gaps concerning pediatric concussion and TBI among adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A 20-question survey was administered pre- and post-intervention to anonymous, paired respondents.
- The study involved eighth-grade students at a Florida middle school, with informed consent obtained from participants and guardians.
- Statistical analyses were performed using JMP® 14.0 software.
Main Results:
- Participants reported significantly improved TBI knowledge post-intervention (p = 0.0005).
- The educational lectures positively influenced students' safety perceptions (p = 0.0034).
- Post-intervention, students reported increased seatbelt usage.
Conclusions:
- A significant knowledge gap regarding pediatric concussion persists among adolescents.
- Educational interventions can effectively improve adolescent knowledge and attitudes towards concussion safety.
- Expanding concussion awareness is vital for strengthening safety measures in this age group.
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