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Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills

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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 16:00 h and 18:00 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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Education

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hal-04226541 , version 1 (03-10-2023)

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Anis Saddoud, Aïmen Khacharem, Cyrine H'Mida, Khaled Trabelsi, Omar Boukhris, et al.. Ramadan Observance Is Associated with Impaired Kung-Fu-Specific Decision-Making Skills. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021, 18 (14), pp.7340. ⟨10.3390/ijerph18147340⟩. ⟨hal-04226541⟩

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