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Youth Soccer Parents' Attitudes and Perceptions About Concussions
Sungwon Kim1, Daniel P Connaughton2
1Division of Sport Management, St. John's University, Queens, New York.
Summary
Youth soccer parents recognize concussions as serious but underestimate their child's risk. Education is key to improving concussion management and prevention in youth soccer.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Concussions in youth sports are a significant concern.
- While often associated with contact sports, soccer also has a high concussion rate.
- Parents play a crucial role in managing youth sport concussions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parents' attitudes and perceptions regarding concussions in youth soccer.
- To identify factors influencing these attitudes and perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study surveyed 419 parents of youth soccer athletes across the U.S.
- A questionnaire was developed using literature review and modified existing instruments.
Main Results:
- 85% of parents viewed concussions as serious, but only 27.9% believed their child could sustain one.
- Parents' primary concern was permanent brain damage.
- Concussion education and prior exposure to concussion incidents increased risk perception.
Conclusions:
- Youth soccer parents generally appreciate the seriousness of concussions.
- There is a need for targeted educational interventions to improve concussion management.
- Further research on parental understanding of concussions is recommended.
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