Influence of Concussion Education Exposure on Concussion-Related Educational Targets and Self-Reported Concussion Disclosure among First-Year Service Academy Cadets

Abstract

Concussion disclosure is often essential for military personnel to receive appropriate care following concussive injury. Concussion-related education and training may play a role in improving disclosure and recognition among peers, allowing for more timely concussion identification and treatment. The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe concussion education exposure among first-year service academy cadets and (2) examine the association between exposure to concussion education sources (multiple vs. only one) and concussion-related knowledge, attitudes, perceived social norms, intention to disclose symptoms, and disclosure behaviors.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Dec 02, 2019
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usz414

Entities

People

  • Johna K. Register-mihalik
  • Karen Y. Peck
  • Kenneth L Cameron
  • Megan N Houston
  • Melissa C Kay
  • Paula Gildner
  • Stephen W. Marshall
  • Steven J. Svoboda
  • Zachary Y. Kerr

Organizations

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • United States Department of Defense
  • United States Military Academy
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • University of Southern Mississippi

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • STEM Education