Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(14)2021 07 09.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of Ramadan observance (RAM) on decision-making in Kung-Fu athletes. Fourteen male Kung-Fu athletes (mean age = 19 ± 3 years) completed two test sessions before Ramadan (BR) and at the end of Ramadan (ER). In the afternoon of each session (between 1600 h and 1800 h), participants completed Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Subjects also reported subjective fatigue, alertness, and concentration. Additionally, all participants performed video-based decision-making tasks (i.e., reaction time and decision-making). Results indicated that reaction time decreased by 30% at ER vs. BR (p < 0.01). However, decision-making decreased by 9.5% at ER vs. BR (p < 0.05). PSQI results indicated sleep quality score, sleep duration, and sleep efficiency were negatively affected at ER compared to BR (p < 0.05). ESS was higher at ER compared to BR (p < 0.05). In addition, fatigue scores, estimated by the POMS and current subjective feelings (i.e., fatigue, concentration, and alertness), were also negatively affected at ER compared to BR (p < 0.05). In conclusion, Ramadan observance was associated with an adverse effect on sleep and decision making, as well as feelings of fatigue, alertness, and concentration.
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Artes Marciais
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Islamismo
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Int J Environ Res Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Tunísia