Adverse events and near-misses during sports activities conducted independently by community residents

Mini-Oral Presentation A3.15

Authors

  • Akihiro Hirata Keio University
  • Yuko Oguma Keio University
  • Takeshi Hashimoto Keio University
  • Sayuri Hosoi Sakae Ward Administration Office
  • Rie Segawa Sakae Ward Administration Office
  • Masanobu Shirakawa Sakae Ward Safe Community

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.456

Keywords:

Safe Community, Adverse Events, Near-Misses, Physical Activity, Community Residents

Abstract

Background: Although physical activity has many health benefits, adverse events and near-misses, such as injuries and falls, can occur during physical activity. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the occurrence of adverse events and near-misses during sports activities conducted independently by community residents. Methods: This questionnaire survey was sent via the internet to the leader or director of sports at six public sports centers or associations to be disseminated to local residents. In total, 108 individuals responded answered. In total, there were 60% and 40% male and female respondents. Individuals aged 50–69 years accounted for 60% of the total respondents. The respondents were asked about their experiences of adverse events and near-misses in the past 3 years. Results: Most of the respondents' activities as staff were performed once a month, with each activity lasting 1–2 hours. Forty-five adverse events were reported, including 26 injuries, 13 falls, and 6 other events (such as heat stroke, vertigo, and presyncope). Twenty-four near-misses were reported, including 12 near-collisions with people or objects, 5 near-falls, and 7 other incidents. Conclusions: We found that adverse events or near-misses occurred during sports activities conducted independently by community residents. Funding: This study was commissioned by the Sakae Ward Safe Community Promotion Council Sports Safety Measures Subcommittee, “Project to Promote Measures to Prevent Injuries and Accidents During Exercise."

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Hirata, A., Oguma, Y., Hashimoto, T., Hosoi, S., Segawa, R., & Shirakawa, M. (2021). Adverse events and near-misses during sports activities conducted independently by community residents: Mini-Oral Presentation A3.15. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.456