Table 2 Knowledge of the female athlete triad amongst female participants in the 2014 Comrades Marathon
From: Ultra-Marathon Athletes at Risk for the Female Athlete Triad
Question | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. Familiarity with triad | 23 | 7.5 |
2. No previous knowledge | 283 | 92.5 |
3. If yes, where did you hear about it? | ||
Sports magazine | 2 | 0.65 |
Running book | 2 | 0.65 |
University/school | 13 | 4.2 |
Internet | 3 | 1.0 |
Coach | 1 | 0.35 |
Race expo | 2 | 0.65 |
Not applicable | 283 | 92.5 |
4. Ability to name components | ||
Unable to name any | 286 | 93.5 |
Of the 20 participants attempting to name components: | ||
Able to name only one | 6 | 2.0 |
Able to name two | 7 | 2.2 |
Able to name all three | 3 | 1.0 |
Incorrect | 4 | 1.3 |