@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of a theory-based concussion education program for secondary school student-athletes in Ireland",
journal="Health education research",
year="2018",
author="Sullivan, L. and Pursell, L. and Molcho, M.",
volume="33",
number="6",
pages="492-504",
abstract="Concussion education is an important aspect of concussion prevention. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a novel, theory of planned behavior (TPB)-driven concussion education program on secondary school athletes' concussion-reporting relevant cognitions immediately post-intervention and at 3 months follow-up. Data were collected from 428 secondary school athletes during the 2016-2017 academic year: 229 were assigned to an intervention group of which 59 (25.76%) completed assessments at all timepoints; 199 were assigned to a control group of which 153 (76.88%) completed assessments at all timepoints. Using repeated measures ANOVAs, we examined differences in athletes' concussion-reporting cognitions, by group and gender. The program had a significant positive effect on athletes' knowledge (P < 0.01), perceived behavioral control over concussion recognition and reporting (P < 0.01), and reporting intention (P < 0.01). These results were maintained at 3 months follow-up, with the exception of perceived behavioral control. The program did not have a significant effect on athletes' attitudes toward concussion reporting and subjective reporting norms. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that the TPB may be a useful framework to inform the development of more effective educational programs. There is a need for multi-layered interventions that aim to create sporting environments that encourage positive concussion care seeking behaviors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0268-1153",
doi="10.1093/her/cyy034",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyy034"
}