Preventive health practices and behavioral risk factors in women surviving traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions globally and is considered a universal public health concern. Our study addresses a considerable knowledge gap about the health of female survivors of TBI. Using a retrospective cohort study design, we examined behavioral risk factors, access to health screenings, and primary care services among women with a history of moderate to severe TBI. We compared findings with a general female population. Female survivors (n = 75) appeared to have comparable use of primary care services with the general population. Significantly more women reported poor mental health postinjury; reported alcohol consumption was also greater.
Open Minds LLC , Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, USA.
Susan
S
Chase
Graham
G
Ratcliff
Lee
L
Vernich
Eisar
E
Al-Sukhni
Baseer
B
Yasseen
Angela
A
Colantonio
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015143:Philadelphia; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017741:Survivors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data