Sports injury awareness and preventive measures across different sports facilities within tororo district
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2023
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Busitema University
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Introduction: Sports injuries are a significant problem in the world of sports, particularly in developing countries where awareness and preventive measures are often lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate the awareness and implementation of preventive measures for sports injuries across different sports facilities within Tororo District. Methods and materials: The study employed a mixed-methods approach to gather data from sports participants, coaches, and facility managers. The instrument used in this study was a structured questionnaire which consisted of both closed-ended and open-ended questions designed to elicit information about injury awareness and preventive measures at the sports facilities. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis to identify the prevalence of sports injuries, the level of awareness of preventive measures, and the factors that contribute to the implementation of these measures. Results: This study found out that 45% reported moderate awareness indicating need for increased education on sport injury. The results showed that the most commonly known sports related injuries were sprains and strains, with 75% of participants reporting high awareness. Athletes were found to have the highest awareness levels, with 50% reporting high awareness, followed by coaches with 40% reporting high awareness. Sports facility managers had the lowest awareness levels, with only 30% reporting high awareness. It was also found that the most common causes of sports injuries were inadequate warm-up and stretching exercises, accounting for 40% of reported injuries. And finally results showed that facilities with proper warm-up and stretching areas had a lower incidence of injuries compared to those without. Conclusion: Valuable insights into the current state of sports injury prevention in Tororo District can inform the development of interventions to improve sports safety. Key words: Sports injury, Awareness, Preventive measures.
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Ayebazibwe, D. (2023). Sports injury awareness and preventive measures across different sports facilities within Tororo District [Research Report]. Busitema University.