Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Muscular Reinforcement among Judokas in Developing Countries: Case Study of the Republic of Benin

• Published in: Annals of applied sport science Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 11 - 22
• Main Authors: Gouthon, Polycarpe, Kouassi, Jean-Paul, N’Guessan, Kouame, Bio-Nigan, Issiako, Tonon, Brigitte, Nouatin, Basile, Linta, Léonce, Falola, Jean-Marie, Akplogan, Barnabé
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Owjj Andishan Pasargad 01.07.2015
• Subjects: Developing country; Judo; KAP survey; Muscular reinforcement
• ISSN: 2476-4981; 2322-4479
• DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.aassjournal.3.2.11

This cross-sectional survey determined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about muscular reinforcement (MR) among judokas in the Republic of Benin as typical of a developing country. It also examined the relations between the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice among these judokas. It was undertaken using a non-probabilistic and exhaustive sample of 79 judokas in the cities of Cotonou and Porto-Novo having a minimum rank of green belt. The levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice were assessed by a questionnaire that comprised 43 items. Information relating to the socio-demographic characteristics and judo practice of the participants were also acquired. The levels among the surveyed judokas were low for knowledge (62 78.5%), attitude (49 62.0%), and practice (49 62.0%). The level of knowledge was significantly associated with attitude and practice for MR (x2= 3.99 p = 0.04 Cramer’s V = 0.22). The association between the levels of attitude and that of practice was non-significant (χ2 = 0.29 p = 0.59). The judokas of developing countries like those in southern Benin would benefit from specific training and participation in more competitions to improve their practice regarding MR and their sports performance.