Knowledge, attitude and practice towards hydration in races among Malaysian runners
Volume 10 Razali Mohamed Salleh, Nur Hidayanti Asma Alias
Published online:22 October 2024
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Abstract
The study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours (KAB) regarding hydration and fluid replacement among Malaysian competitive runners. Over 450 runners aged 18 and above participated in the survey and answered the KAB questionnaires. This study demonstrated that the mean percentage scores for knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours were 64.4±5.8%, 47.4±3.5% and 57.2 ±5.7%, respectively. Formal nutrition education positively affected hydration knowledge quality (p=0.017) among runners. Training competency did not influence runners’ KAB. Knowledge had a significant correlation with attitudes (r=0.190, p<0.05) and behaviours (r=0.660, p<0.05). Attitudes demonstrated a significant relationship with behaviour (r=0.236, p<0.05). This study shows that knowledge can indicate attitudes and behaviours regarding hydration and fluid replacement. The potential impact of these findings on improving hydration practices among runners is significant, highlighting the need for adequate education regarding hydration.
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To Cite this article
R. M. Salleh and N. H. A. Alias, “Knowledge, attitude and practice towards hydration in races among Malaysian runners”, International Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, vol. 10, pp.20-28, 2024. Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.20469/ijhms.10.30003
