Characteristics of the 698 athletes who agreed to participate in the PHQ
| Total (n=698) | Females (n=325) | Males (n=373) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes’ characteristics, mean (SD) | |||
| Age (years) | 26.2 (4.3) | 26.2 (4.2) | 26.2 (4.4) |
| Height (cm) | 176.7 (10.4) | 170.1 (8.2) | 182.4 (8.7) |
| Weight (kg) | 68.2 (17.3) | 59.3 (12.5) | 75.9 (17.3) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.6 (3.6) | 20.4 (3.1) | 22.5 (3.7) |
| Self-reported injury complaint in the 4 weeks before the championship, n (%) | |||
| No | 494 (70.8) | 227 (69.8) | 267 (71.6) |
| Yes | 204 (29.2) | 98 (30.2) | 106 (28.4) |
Among the 698 PHQs, 96.4% were complete with regard to the athlete's main characteristics (gender, age, country, height, weight, event group, time spent training; data were missing for females regarding height (n=15), weight (n=16), body mass index (n=20), training time (n=45), and for males regarding height (n=18), weight (n=15), body mass index (n=25), training time (n=66); preparticipation health status data were complete (question 1 of the PHQ).
PHQ, preparticipation health questionnaire.