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Published on: December 8, 2014
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Risk factors associated with concussions in a college student population.
Kawai O Tanabe1, Meredith E Hayden1, Saumitra Rege2
1Department of Student Health & Wellness, Division of Student Affairs, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
Annals of Epidemiology
|June 26, 2021
Summary
Younger college students, especially those in Greek life or using counseling services, face higher concussion risks. Prior head injuries significantly increase the likelihood of recurrent concussions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Concussions are a significant concern in collegiate populations.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors for concussion in college students.
- To utilize a unique data linkage methodology for comprehensive analysis.
Main Methods:
- Linked student health, counseling, disability, and enrollment data (2016-2020).
- Analyzed deidentified data of students seeking concussion care.
- Employed chi-squared tests and logistic regression to evaluate characteristics.
Main Results:
- Identified 506 concussions in 474 students (incidence rate: 51.7/10,000).
- Key predictors: younger age (<21), Greek affiliation, and use of counseling services.
- 47% of concussed students had a prior concussion; prior head injury hospitalization/imaging increased risk 4.5-fold.
Conclusions:
- Data linkage provides a more robust understanding of concussion risk factors than single-source analysis.
- This comprehensive dataset supports the development of targeted interventions for college student concussions.
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