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| Year : 2019 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 56-61 |
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An incidence survey of the female athlete triad in school and college level female athletes in Dakshina Karnataka, India
Keerthika Veer Ranji1, Joseph Oliver Raj Alexander2, Kshama Susheel Shetty1
1 Alva's College of Physiotherapy, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India
2 Alva's College of Physiotherapy, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka; Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Prof. Joseph Oliver Raj Alexander
Alva's College of Physiotherapy, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/sjsm.sjsm_14_19
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Introduction: The female athlete triad (FAT) being a major health concern received global recognition, but not much effort has been put in this direction in India.
Aim and Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of the FAT, in school and college level professional female athletes in Dakshina Karnataka, India.
Materials and Methods: Survey was conducted using a cluster sampling technique on 64 female athletes between the age group of 15 and 22 years, actively involved in any sports for at least 2 years. The three components of the triad were assessed using standardized, valid, and reliable tools of assessment. Eating disorders were assessed using Eating Attitude Test-26 Scale. Peripheral ankle dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry used to assess bone mineral density. Menstrual abnormalities were assessed based on the predetermined set of questions.
Data Interpretations and Results: Descriptive statistics revealed that 6% of the sample studied suffers from FAT, 19% have two components, and 33% have one component positive, that is, they are at high risk of the positive triad.
Conclusion: The incidence of the FAT is low, but a significant proportion of the studied sample is at high risk for the triad.
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