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Health Behavior In International Student-Athletes, Alison Adams
Health Behavior In International Student-Athletes, Alison Adams
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Context: International student-athletes (ISAs) are a unique population that must overcome challenges associated both with being an international student as well as with being a student-athlete(Bradley, 2000; Bentzinger, 2016). These challenges include the increased likelihood of injury and the subsequent need for healthcare. Athletic trainers are responsible for providing and coordinating healthcare for student-athletes when it is needed. In order to provide high-quality care, it is important that they understand the unique values and experiences of each individual athlete (Unruh, 1998).
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine how cultural factors and past experience impact health behavior in …