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June 28, 2026International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Knowledge and attitudes toward sport-related concussion among coaches and athletes in Middle East and North Africa region: Preliminary results

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AAAnwar B. AlmutairiAAAbdullah Y AlabdelwahabMAMaraheb Alkhalidi

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Exploratory cross-sectional study examines concussion knowledge and attitudes, highlighting awareness needs in the MENA region.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward sport-related concussion among athletes and coaches in the MENA region.
  • Exploratory cross-sectional study design was used.
  • Data collected from 253 participants (200 athletes, 53 coaches).
  • Statistical analyses included independent sample t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.
  • CKI significantly varied by gender (p=0.002), athletic level (p=0.023), and sport type (p=0.007) among athletes.
  • Age groups significantly differed in CAI scores (p=0.031), and athletic level showed differences (p=0.01).
  • Coaches with 6–10 years and >15 years of experience had increased CKI scores (B=6.48, p=0.036; B=10.73, p=0.008).

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Almutairi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b96161bb0a67205c5b1ehttps://doi.org/10.1177/17479541261462097
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