ArticleAnnals of epidemiology2021
Comparing prevalence estimates of concussion/head injury in U.S. children and adolescents in national surveys.
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- Response Rate Patterns in Adolescents With Concussion Using Mobile Health and Remote Patient Monitoring: Observational Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Change in health-related quality of life and functional disability over time post-concussion in youth.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Characteristics of the Functional Gait Assessment in adolescents with concussion.Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) · 2023Article
- Return-to-learn after concussion in Washington state public high schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.Concussion (London, England) · 2023Article
- Brain Injury Is Prevalent and Precedes Tobacco Use among Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Validation of the Gait Disorientation Test in children with concussion.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesReports on pediatric lifetime concussions/head injuries (LCHI) from national surveys have offered estimates on prevalence that range from 2.5% to 18% in the general population. The purpose of this study is to examine national surveys to compare methodologies and limitations pertaining to LCHI data collection.
methodsThree nationally representative surveys that measure LCHI in children, including the National Survey of Children's Health, the National Health Interview Survey, and the Monitoring the Future Survey were examined. Children were grouped by ages 3-17 years and adolescent ages 13-17 years, stratified by selected demographic characteristics. Participants in the surveys included parents (NSCH and NHIS) and adolescents (MTF survey). The primary outcome measure is an estimate of LCHI in children.
resultsEstimates of prevalence of LCHI ranged from 3.6% to 7.0% for children ages 3-17 years and from 6.5% to 18.3% for adolescents 13-17 years. Survey modality, question wording, and respondent may contribute to differing estimates. Prevalence showed consistent variation by age, sex, and race/ethnicity across surveys. Associations were inconsistent between LCHI and insurance status, parental education, and household primary language.
conclusionsAlthough there are methodological differences in capturing pediatric LCHI across surveys, the prevalence estimates and correlational associations generated can offer awareness about the burden of these injuries and insights to research and clinical care.
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