Feasibility Study of an Educational Intervention to Improve Water Intake in Adolescent Soccer Players : A Two-Arm, Non-Randomized Controlled Cluster Trial
Martín-Payo, Rubén (Universidad de Oviedo)
Fernández-Álvarez, María del Mar (Universidad de Oviedo)
Zabaleta del Olmo, Edurne (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
García-García, Rebeca (Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias)
González-Méndez, Xana (Hospital Universitario San Agustín (Avilés))
Carrasco-Santos, Sergio (Hospital Universitario San Agustín (Avilés))

Date:	2021
Abstract:	This study aimed to assess the feasibility of an educational intervention on hydration behavior in adolescent soccer players. A pilot study of a two-arm, non-randomized controlled cluster trial was conducted. A total of 316 players aged 13-16 agreed to participate. The response variables were the players' participation in the intervention, their perception of the knowledge acquired, the usefulness and the overall assessment of the intervention. Hydration patterns and acquisition of knowledge on hydration behavior were also assessed. The intervention involved two elements: posters and a web app. A total of 259 adolescents completed the study (intervention group (IG) = 131; control group (CG) = 128). 80. 6% of the players responded to the survey assessing the feasibility of the intervention. The mean number of correct answers regarding behavior was significantly higher in the IG (3. 54; SD = 1. 162) than in the CG (2. 64; SD = 1. 174) (p < 0. 001). The water consumption pattern at all the clubs was ad libitum. Of the players, 10% did not drink any water at all during the game. In conclusion, this intervention has been shown to be feasible for implementation with adolescent soccer players. It suggests that hydration guidelines should be informed by personal factors and that ad libitum water consumption should be avoided.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Soccer ; Behavior ; Health promotion ; Adolescent ; Body hydration status
Published in:	International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol. 18 (february 2021) , ISSN 1660-4601

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031339
PMID: 33540715

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