Citation

Chase S, Ratcliff G, Vernich L, Al-Sukhni E, Yasseen B, Colantonio A. Health Care Women Int. 2012; 33(7): 631-645.

Affiliation

a Open Minds LLC , Natrona Heights , Pennsylvania , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2012.673652

PMID

22681747

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions globally and is considered a universal public health concern. Our study addresses a considerable knowledge gap about the health of female survivors of TBI. Using a retrospective cohort study design, we examined behavioral risk factors, access to health screenings, and primary care services among women with a history of moderate to severe TBI. We compared findings with a general female population. Female survivors (n = 75) appeared to have comparable use of primary care services with the general population. Significantly more women reported poor mental health postinjury; reported alcohol consumption was also greater.

Language: en