Impact of prior concussion history on concussion symptoms and health-related quality of life in an underrepresented and historically excluded population

Black/African American adolescent athletes with a history of concussion endorsed higher concussion symptoms, higher symptom severity, and more psychological stress. This underscores the importance of incorporating HRQoL measures post-injury and the inclusion of underrepresented populations to promote a more holistic understanding of concussions.

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Brain Injury
Published
2025-11-20
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2025.2591877
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Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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Impact of prior concussion history on concussion symptoms and health-related quality of life in an underrepresented and historically excluded population

Taia MacEachern, J. Wallace, Marcelo Takejame Galafassi, Natascha Helfrecht-Kannady
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Impact of prior concussion history on concussion symptoms and health-related quality of life in an underrepresented and historically excluded population

Taia MacEachern, J. Wallace, Marcelo Takejame Galafassi, Natascha Helfrecht-Kannady
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Abstract

Black/African American adolescent athletes with a history of concussion endorsed higher concussion symptoms, higher symptom severity, and more psychological stress. This underscores the importance of incorporating HRQoL measures post-injury and the inclusion of underrepresented populations to promote a more holistic understanding of concussions.

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