Key result
A qualitative analysis of 105 youth rugby players, parents, and coaches revealed a 'tug-of-war' between favorable concussion awareness and detrimental behaviors driven by competitiveness and bravado.
Population
N=105 participants from high schools in four youth rugby catchment areas in New Zealand
Design
Other
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May inform targeted education for coaches and parents to boost youth rugby concussion reporting; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
A system-wide approach is needed to reconcile performance and brotherhood with positive concussion-related behaviours in youth rugby.
Salmon et al. (2021) studied Concussion (n=105). Youth rugby participation was evaluated on Concussion-related behavioural intentions and behaviours. A qualitative analysis of 105 youth rugby players, parents, and coaches revealed a 'tug-of-war' between favorable concussion awareness and detrimental behaviors driven by competitiveness and bravado.
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