Barriers to Sports Medicine Education and Periodic Health Evaluations in Senegal: A Qualitative Study (bjsm.bmj.com)

• Periodic health evaluations in Senegal are inconsistent, often lacking depth and equipment.
• English-language scientific materials limit accessibility for French/Dialect-speaking stakeholders.
• Financial barriers prevent volunteer coaches from accessing training.
• International training initiatives exist but are short-lived and poorly disseminated.

"This supplemental material from a BJSM study explores barriers to sports injury prevention and management in Senegal. Key findings include heterogeneous periodic health evaluations with limited equipment, lack of adapted educational resources (especially English language barrier), financial constraints for coach training, and poor dissemination of knowledge from international programs. Cultural values of sharing and collaboration are noted as assets. The study highlights the need for context-specific, accessible training and institutional support to improve athlete care in Senegal."