| PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess concussion knowledge among parents and coaches of youth athletes. Design: Descriptive Survey Settings: Population-Based Survey Participants: 38 parents, 14 coaches, and 18 subjects who were both a parent and a coach voluntarily participated in the Concussion Knowledge Survey.;INTERVENTIONS: The independent variables were being a parent or coach of a youth athlete, CPR certification, first aid certification, and attendance of a concussion class or clinic. The dependent variable was the score on the Concussion Knowledge Survey.;RESULTS: There was no significant difference in concussion knowledge score between parents and coaches of youth athletes. In addition, there was no significant difference in concussion knowledge score between parents or coaches with CPR/first aid certification and parents or coaches without CPR/first aid certification. Also, no significant difference was found in concussion knowledge score between coaches who had attended a concussion class and coaches who have never attended a concussion class.;CONCLUSIONS: Without the presence of health care professional at youth athletic events the responsibility of the youth athlete falls upon the shoulders of the parents and coaches. Although, no significance difference of concussion knowledge was seen between parents and coaches of youth athlete this population only possesses a moderate knowledge of concussions. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that concussion education training should continue to be implemented at the youth level. |
