Knowledge, beliefs and attitudes among athletes about Ramadan fasting (n=54)
| Item | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beliefs | |||||
| Ramadan fasting can reduce my endurance/stamina during a game | 3.7 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 46.3 | 35.2 |
| Ramadan fasting will increase my physical skills | 20.4 | 64.8 | 1.9 | 9.3 | 3.7 |
| Ramadan fasting will reduce my mental skills | 9.3 | 22.2 | 20.4 | 38.9 | 9.3 |
| Ramadan fasting will increase my confidence | 3.7 | 20.4 | 22.2 | 37.0 | 16.7 |
| Knowledge | |||||
| Ramadan fasting will reduce my sleep quality | 16.7 | 22.2 | 7.4 | 40.7 | 13.0 |
| If I am properly hydrated at Suhoor, I can participate in a game or training without any problem while fasting | 11.1 | 57.4 | 20.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Ramadan fasting will reduce my concentration during game | 7.5 | 15.1 | 7.5 | 52.8 | 17.0 |
| Ramadan fasting will reduce my sleep time | 13.0 | 22.2 | 3.7 | 51.9 | 9.3 |
| Ramadan fasting can reduce my power during a game | 3.7 | 5.6 | 13.0 | 59.3 | 18.5 |
| Attitudes | |||||
| 17 hours of Ramadan fasting in the UK can be a challenge | 0 | 5.6 | 16.7 | 46.3 | 31.5 |
| Ramadan fasting will make me physically stronger | 13.0 | 72.2 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Ramadan fasting will make me mentally stronger | 7.4 | 57.4 | 24.1 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| I think it is OK to postpone my Ramadan fasting until after the Olympics | 3.7 | 11.1 | 13.0 | 35.2 | 37.0 |
| My family and friends want me to fast in Ramadan | 9.3 | 9.3 | 33.3 | 25.9 | 22.2 |
| It is not a problem for future sports events to take place during Ramadan | 29.6 | 42.6 | 14.8 | 9.3 | 3.7 |
| My coach wants me not to fast in Ramadan | 7.4 | 24.1 | 14.8 | 22.2 | 31.5 |
| Ramadan fasting can make me weaker day by day | 7.4 | 16.7 | 24.1 | 35.2 | 16.7 |
Data are percentages of 54 athletes and may not total to 100% for each item because of rounding.