Parole chiave
sport
knowledge
young athletes
parents
Abstract
Knowledge about sport-related concussion symptoms, prevention and management is critical to minimise severe consequences in paediatric patients, yet evidence on sport-related concussion knowledge among young athletes and their parents in the European context is scarce. This pilot study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of populationbased study on sport-related concussion knowledge and associated factors in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.
The CKBBQ was translated and adapted to fit the cultural context. Linguistic and face validity were assured before collecting pilot
data. participants were recruited in early 2024 through sports coaches of high-risk team sports. descriptive statistics, t-tests, and bivariate correlations were performed to evaluate sport-related concussion knowledge levels in young athletes and parents and how it might differ based on socio-demographic and information-related factors.
Data from 61 parents and 45 young athletes revealed that sociodemographic factors are not associated with sport-related concussion knowledge, but having received sport-related concussion information in the past year is a significant and positive predictor. Also, using dyadic data, a significant positive correlation was found between parents’ and adolescents’ sport-related concussion knowledge.
Sport-related concussion information is crucial in improving knowledge about it. A large-scale population- ased prevalence study is needed to corroborate these findings and inform future sport-related concussion information interventions adapted to the specific cultural context. The study highlights the importance of reducing barriers to questionnaire access and involving key stakeholders including the sports doctor catering for this population.