Introduction: Sports is an emerging field among young people and has gained popularity worldwide. Consequently, the prevalence of sports-related injuries has increased day by day. To address this issue, all types of studies have been conducted. However, the knowledge and attitude of athletes are considered two key factors in preventing sports injuries. Aim: To determine the current status of knowledge and attitude regarding Sports Injury Prevention and Management (SIPM) among college students engaged in sports. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted under the affiliation of the College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, in the Vadodara district, Gujarat, India, from June 2022 to May 2023. A total of 141 male and female participants were included. Demographic details, including gender, number of total practice days per week and prior sports injury experience, were collected. Participants who had experience in playing various outdoor sports were included. The investigator conducted interviews with the participants and the information was noted. The t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results: The t-test was applied to the SIPM knowledge and attitude scales to analyse differences across demographic factors such as gender, total practice days per week and sports injury experience in the past year. The results showed no significant differences among subjects (t(141)=1.89, p-value>0.05). Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed that total knowledge scores and total attitude scores of SIPM among student athletes were positively correlated (r=0.3, p-value=0.003). Conclusion: The study concluded a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude, indicating that higher levels of knowledge are associated with a more positive attitude towards prevention and management of sports injuries.
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