Level of knowledge and misconceptions about brain concussion in Brazilian adults.

Amanda Vitória Lacerda De Araújo Renata Areza-Fegyveres Carla Cristina Guariglia Jéssica Natuline Ianof Regina Maria Baratho José Luiz Carlos Demario Rafael Gustavo Sato Watanabe Renato Anghinah

Published in: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (2021)

This first study to analyze the level of BC knowledge in a sample of Brazilian adults suggests that poor knowledge and misconceptions are present. Thus, meaningful and useful information was provided by this study for developing health education programs about BC for the population in order to improve fast diagnosis and correct BC management.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
health information
mental health
social media
brain injury
climate change
resting state
functional connectivity
subarachnoid hemorrhage
human health