Table 5

Multivariable model: previous concussion history (PHC)

Crude risk ratio
(95% CI)
p valueRisk ratio adjusted for PHC* (95% CI)p value
Imputed participation exposure+imputed PA volume 2.05 (1.40 to 3.01) <0.001 2.17 (1.49 to 3.18) <0.001
Sensitivity analysis 5.1: imputed participation exposure+raw PA volume 2.50 (1.54 to 4.08) <0.001 2.65 (1.61 to 4.36) <0.001
Sensitivity analysis 5.2: raw participation exposure+imputed PA volume 2.07 (1.41 to 3.04) <0.001 2.18 (1.49 to 3.18) <0.001
Sensitivity analysis 5.3: raw participation exposure+raw PA volume 2.52 (1.54 to 4.10) <0.001 2.62 (1.59 to 4.34) <0.001
  • Bolded=significant finding (ie, 95% CI do not cross 1.00).

  • Final model: log odds (number of concussions)=β01(PA), adjusted for clustering by team and offset by participation hours.

  • *Thirty-six players who did not provide response regarding PHC were excluded.

  • PA, physical activity.