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Attitudes Of High School Ice Hockey Players Toward Mouthguard Usage, Michael G. Miller, David C. Berry, Julia G. Tittler, Gretchen S. Gariepy
Attitudes Of High School Ice Hockey Players Toward Mouthguard Usage, Michael G. Miller, David C. Berry, Julia G. Tittler, Gretchen S. Gariepy
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Michigan High School ice hockey players’ attitudes regarding the use of mouthguards and to determine the effects of mouthguard type, player position, education, and usage time with respect to attitudes. Methods: A questionnaire measuring players’ attitudes toward mouthguards was sent to six member institutions of the Michigan State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) located in Southwest Michigan. Out of a total of 128 players listed on the rosters of the MSHSAA, 119 (93%) players returned the surveys, with 117 surveys used in the analyses (91%).Results: Approximately 25.6% of players reported wearing …