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A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion
Published on: September 25, 2014
Awareness and understanding of concussion among Aboriginal Australians with high health literacy
Trish Hill-Wall1,2, Kahlia McCausland3, Elizabeth Thomas4,5
1Moorditj Yorga Scholarship Program, Curtin University, Bentley, 6102, Australia.
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.
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.
Conclusion:
Research findings highlight knowledge and service gaps where co-designed strategies can be targeted.
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