Gaps in Heat-Related Knowledge, Practices and Adaptation Strategies Among Coaches in German Outdoor Sports.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-12-04 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.3389/ijph.2024.1607928

Sophie Leer, Zoe A Parsons, Sven Schneider

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Abstract

Objectives: Climate change is increasing the risk of heat-related illness in outdoor sports. Coaches have a responsibility to protect the athletes in their care. In this study, the knowledge and practice of German coaches in heat prevention were evaluated nationwide.

Methods: Coaches (n = 1,200) from the ten largest outdoor sports in Germany were asked about their knowledge using the knowledge of heat-related illness symptoms index (KOSI, range [0-14]). Prevention measures currently implemented by coaches were analyzed in terms of relative compliance with specified recommendations (heat prevention score (HPS), range [0-100]).

Results: The KOSI averaged 10.31 ± 1.81 and pointed to clear knowledge deficits: the lowest score values were shown by coaches in skiing (9.85 ± 1.80), soccer (10.07 ± 2.33) and golf (10.09 ± 1.75; pANOVA = 0.015). Heat protection in training was also deficient: The HPS showed a mean value of 62.41 ± 14.89. The greatest deficits existed in tennis (57.71 ± 14.29), mountain sports (58.17 ± 13.08) and soccer (58.70 ± 13.86; pANOVA < 0.001). No correlation between theoretical knowledge and practical prevention was found.

Conclusion: In Germany, coaches are insufficiently prepared for the health hazards of heat. Promoting onsite educational programs seems essential to ensure safer sports environments.

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德国户外运动教练员热相关知识、实践与适应策略的差距

目的：气候变化正在增加户外运动中与热有关的疾病的风险。教练有责任保护他们所照顾的运动员。本研究在全国范围内对德国教练员在防热方面的知识和实践进行评价。方法：采用热相关疾病症状指数知识（KOSI，范围[0-14]）对德国十大户外运动的教练员（n = 1200）进行问卷调查。分析教练员目前实施的预防措施对规定建议（防热评分（HPS），范围[0-100]）的相对依从性。结果：KOSI平均得分为10.31±1.81，具有明显的知识缺陷，其中滑雪（9.85±1.80）、足球（10.07±2.33）、高尔夫（10.09±1.75）三项运动的教练得分最低；pANOVA = 0.015)。训练中的热保护也有缺陷：HPS平均值为62.41±14.89。其中，网球（57.71±14.29）、山地运动（58.17±13.08）、足球（58.70±13.86）差距最大；pANOVA < 0.001)。理论知识与实际预防之间没有相关性。结论：在德国，教练对高温对健康的危害准备不足。为了确保更安全的运动环境，推广现场教育项目似乎是必不可少的。

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International Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

2.20%

发文量

269

审稿时长

12 months

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