Factors Associated with Intention to Disclose Concussive Symptoms in Active Duty Soldiers
Location
Session 1 (Room 1308)
Session Format
Oral Presentation
Your Campus
Statesboro Campus- Henderson Library, April 20th
Academic Unit
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Research Area Topic:
Exercise Science & Human Performance - Athletic Training
Co-Presenters and Faculty Mentors or Advisors
Faculty advisors: Dr. Tamerah Hunt, Dr. Richard Westrick, and Dr. Megan Byrd
Abstract
Background: Concussion disclosure is a heavily researched topic, and while previous literature has explored predictors of concussion disclosure in numerous populations, research within the active duty Soldier population is limited. This study further explored predictors of concussion disclosure to a medical professional or leadership in the active duty Solider population through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to 181 active duty Soldiers. Descriptive statistics were used to report frequency of high intention to disclose concussive symptoms among demographics, and a multivariate regression model was used to assess significant predictors of intention to disclose concussive symptoms. Results: High intention to disclose concussions to a medical professional was reported by 76% of Soldiers, and 71% reported a high intention to disclose concussions to their leadership. Significant predictors of intention to disclose to a medical professional were history of concussion (p = .040), attitudes (p = .003), perceived norms (p =
Program Description
This study explored the complicated topic of concussions in the military. Based upon the Theory of Planned Behavior, the various motivations to disclose or not disclose concussive symptoms were explored through a survey among Active Duty Soldiers at Fort Stewart.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
4-20-2022 11:00 AM
End Date
4-20-2022 12:00 PM
Recommended Citation
Beck, Carly, "Factors Associated with Intention to Disclose Concussive Symptoms in Active Duty Soldiers" (2022). GS4 Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium. 54.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2022/2022/54
Factors Associated with Intention to Disclose Concussive Symptoms in Active Duty Soldiers
Session 1 (Room 1308)
Background: Concussion disclosure is a heavily researched topic, and while previous literature has explored predictors of concussion disclosure in numerous populations, research within the active duty Soldier population is limited. This study further explored predictors of concussion disclosure to a medical professional or leadership in the active duty Solider population through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to 181 active duty Soldiers. Descriptive statistics were used to report frequency of high intention to disclose concussive symptoms among demographics, and a multivariate regression model was used to assess significant predictors of intention to disclose concussive symptoms. Results: High intention to disclose concussions to a medical professional was reported by 76% of Soldiers, and 71% reported a high intention to disclose concussions to their leadership. Significant predictors of intention to disclose to a medical professional were history of concussion (p = .040), attitudes (p = .003), perceived norms (p =
