Comparison Of Hydration Practices Of Long-distance Runners During Covid-19: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Distance running is one of the most popular sports around the world. The epidemiology of running-related injury (RRI) has been investigated in adults, but few studies have focused on adolescent distance runners.Objectives: (1) To provide descriptive epidemiology of RRI (risks, rates, body regions/areas, and severity) and examine the training practices (frequency, volume, and intensity) of competitive adolescent distance runners (13–18 years) in England, and (2) to describe potential risk factors of RRI.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Adolescent distance runners (n = 113) were recruited from England Athletics affiliated clubs. Participants voluntarily completed an online questionnaire between April and December 2018. At the time of completion, responses were based on the participant's previous 12-months of distance running participation. Incidence proportions (IP) and incidence rates (IR) were calculated.Results: The IP for “all RRI” was 68% (95% CI: 60–77), while the IR was 6.3/1,000 participation hours (95% CI: 5.3–7.4). The most commonly injured body areas were the knee, foot/toes, and lower leg; primarily caused by overuse. The number of training sessions per week (i.e., frequency) significantly increased with chronological age, while a large proportion of participants (58%) self-reported a high level of specialisation.Conclusions: RRI is common in competitive adolescent distance runners. These descriptive data provide guidance for the development of RRI prevention measures. However, analytical epidemiology is required to provide better insight into potential RRI risk factors in this specific population.

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Sexual and reproductive health problems among Ugandan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-48529/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Simon Binezero Mambo ◽

Franck K. Sikakulya ◽

Robinson Ssebuufu ◽

Yusuf Mulumba ◽

Henry Wasswa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health services may become challenging. The aim of this study was to establish the problems related to sexual and reproductive health among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. An online questionnaire was used and participants aged 18years to 30 years recruited using the snowballing approach. The statistical analysis was done using STATA version 14.2.Results Out of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported not having information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). About a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported not having testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections available during the lockdown. Lack of transport means was the commonest (68.7%) limiting factor to access to SRH services during the lockdown followed by the long distance from home to SRH facility (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest (40.4%) problem related to SRH during the lockdown followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). The multivariate regression analysis shows that problems were more prevalent among the co-habiting youth [APR: 2.3 (1.6 - 3.29), p<0.001] followed by unemployed (volunteer or unpaid) [APR: 1.6 (1.03 - 2.64), p: 0.037] than in other participants. ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that Ugandan youths have accessing SRH information and services during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cohabiting and unemployed participants were the most affected. Lack of transport means and high cost of services were the major limiting factors to access SRH services among the youths. The findings call for concerted efforts from the Uganda government and international non-governmental organisations to ensure access and availability of SRH services for Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Is occupation the “driving force” for tobacco consumption? A cross-sectional study to assess prevalence, patterns, and attitude towards tobacco use among long-distance bus drivers and conductors in Western Maharashtra

Industrial Psychiatry Journal ◽

10.4103/ipj.ipj_72_20 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 237

Author(s):

ArunKumar Yadav ◽

G Ayyappa ◽

Renuka Kunte ◽

DashrathR Basannar

Keyword(s):

Tobacco Use ◽

Driving Force ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Bus Drivers ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional

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Magnitude and Contributing Factors of Low Back Pain among Long Distance Truck Drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2019/6793090 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Tewodros Yosef ◽

Ayele Belachew ◽

Yifokire Tefera

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Truck Drivers ◽

Low Back ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional

Background. Low back pain (LBP) is well known as the most common musculoskeletal disorder with the lifetime prevalence of eighty percent. Worldwide, 37% of low back pain was attributable to occupational risk factors. Truck driving is one among the jobs causing occupational LBP. Even though these drivers in Ethiopia run the high risk of occupational injuries and illnesses like drivers elsewhere, the evidence that shows the magnitude and factors that contribute to LBP is a significant shortcoming. Objective. To assess the magnitude and contributing factors of low back pain among long-distance truck drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among systematically selected 422 long-distance truck drivers at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia, from February to March 2018. Data were collected through face-to-face individual interview using a structured questionnaire adapted from the standardized Nordic questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. The data were entered using EPI-DATA version 4.2.0.0 and cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical software for windows. Binary logistic regression was computed to determine the association using crude and adjusted odds ratios at 95% confidence intervals. Independent variables with a P value less than 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression model were considered as significant. Results. Of 400 truck drivers interviewed, the prevalence of LBP was found to be 65%. The study also found smoking cigarette (AOR = 2.24, 95% CI (1.25–4.01), and P=0.007), physical inactivity (AOR = 2.12, 95% CI (1.28–3.51), and P=0.003), chronic diseases other than LBP (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI (1.32–3.61), and P=0.002), frequent lifting or carrying heavy objects (AOR = 3.02, 95% CI (1.75–5.22), and P≤0.001), perceived improper sitting posture while driving (AOR = 2.20, 95% CI (1.35–3.60), and P=0.002), and perceived job stress (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI (1.20–3.57), and P=0.009) were contributing factors of low back pain. Conclusion. This finding shows the public health importance of low back pain among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia. Individual factors largely accounted for the development of low back pain; hence, orientation on these modifiable risk factors and regular follow-up on safety procedures should be considered to mitigate the problem.

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A cross-sectional study of work-related and lifestyle factors associated with the health of Australian long distance commute and residential miners

European Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.1080/21679169.2017.1381324 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (sup1) ◽

pp. 25-26

Author(s):

F. Ryan ◽

B. Otto ◽

A. Khan ◽

V. Johnston

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Work Related

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NSAID and other analgesic use by endurance runners during training, competition and recovery

South African Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.17159/2413-3108/2013/v25i4a340 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 101 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J Joslin ◽

JB Lloyd ◽

T Kotlyar ◽

SM Wojcik

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Pain Medication ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Distance Runners ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Analgesic Medication ◽

Potential Risks ◽

Ultra Endurance ◽

Analgesic Use

Background. An increasing popularity of ultra-endurance events coupled with excessive or inappropriate non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use during such events could pose considerable potential risks to runners’ health.Objective. To evaluate the incidence of NSAID and other analgesic use in distance runners during training, competition and recovery.Methods. We performed an observational cross-sectional study at the Desert Race Across the Sand race (Colorado to Utah, USA) in June 2011 and the Empire State Marathon half-marathon, and relay races in Syracuse, NY, October 2011. A total of 27 ultramarathon runners and 46 marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay runners participated in the study. Surveys were distributed to runners during race registration. Self-reported use of common analgesic medications during training, racing and recovery was assessed.Results. Among all runners at all stages, NSAIDs were the most commonly used analgesic medication. NSAID use by ultramarathon runners compared with all other runners was similar during training (59% and 63%, respectively; χ2=0.008; p=0.93) and recovery (59% and 61%, respectively; χ2=0.007; p=0.93). However, ultramarathon runners were more likely than all other runners to use NSAIDs during the race (70% and 26%, respectively; χ2=11.76; p=0.0006).Conclusion. Despite undesirable side-effects associated with the use of NSAIDs, there was a high prevalence of use in all runners, particularly during training and recovery. NSAID use during the race was significantly greater in ultramarathon runners. Medical staff at endurance events need to be aware of, and prepared for potential complications related to the high use of NSAIDs in runners. Future efforts should focus on teaching runners about the undesirable effects of medication and emphasising alternatives to pain medication.

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Pain sensitivity and athletic performance

10.1101/514224 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Lior Zeller ◽

Nadav Shimoni ◽

Alina Vodonos ◽

Iftach Sagy ◽

Leonid Barski ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pain Sensitivity ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Cold Pressor Test ◽

Cold Pressor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Distance Runners ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pain Thresholds ◽

Fast Group

AbstractPurpeseTo determine whether higher pain thresholds are associated with better performance in long-distance runners.DesignCross-sectional study.MethodsSeventy participants, divided into groups of fast and non-fast runners according to peak results in a 10km run. Main Outcome Measures, Cold pressor test.ResultsOf the 70 subjects, 28 were in the fastest group (less than 39 minutes in a 10km run) and 42 in the non-fast group. The faster group was characterized with older age (34.0±8.5 vs. 29.5±5.7, p=0.01), greater mean weekly running time (5.5 (0-17) vs. 2 (0- 10), p<0.001), and more years of running [10 (1.5-34.0) vs. 7 (0-20, p=0.05)]. In a multivariable analysis longer cold pressor time was associated with faster 10Km run (O.R 1.01, 95% C.I 1.00-1.01).ConclusionsIt seems that higher pain thresholds play an important role in the superior ability of long distance runners.

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Training Practices and Injuries in Competitive Adolescent Distance Runners: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-60188/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Robert H Mann ◽

Carly D McKay ◽

Bryan C Clift ◽

Craig A Williams ◽

Alan R Barker

Keyword(s):

Lower Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Distance Running ◽

Distance Runners ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevention Interventions

Abstract Background: Distance running is one of the most popular sports around the world. The epidemiology of running-related injuries (RRI) has been examined in adults, but only a few studies have focused on adolescent distance runners. Therefore, the purpose of this study was 1) to examine the training practices (frequency, volume, and intensity) and descriptive epidemiology of RRI (risks, rates, sites, and severity) in competitive adolescent distance runners (13-18 years) in England, and 2) to explore potential correlates (risk factors) of RRI. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. Adolescent distance runners (n = 113) were recruited from England Athletics affiliated athletics clubs. Participants voluntarily completed an online questionnaire between April and December 2018. At the point of completion, responses were based on the participant’s previous 12-months of distance running participation. Injury incidence proportions (IP) and incidence rates (IR) were calculated. Potential correlates of RRI were estimated using an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: The injury IP was 122/100 participants/year (95% CI: 113 to 138). The injury IR was 6.3/1000 participation hours (95% CI: 5.3 to 7.4). The most common injury sites were the knee, foot/toes, and lower leg; primarily caused by overuse. Exploratory univariate analyses showed a larger number of training sessions per week (volume) is associated with a lower risk of RRI (OR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.53 to 0.94), and that a higher level of specialisation is associated with a lower risk of time loss injury (OR = 0.26, 95% CI: 0.11 to 0.63). Conclusions: Injury is common in adolescent distance runners, aligned with adult-based research. These data provide guidance for the development of appropriate injury prevention interventions.

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