Breast support education improves bra knowledge and bra wearing behaviour in young female athletes: a randomised trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Breast support during physical activity; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000607279
• Lead Sponsor: IMB Community Foundation

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 115

Inclusion Criteria

adolescent female
netball or hockey player from regional academy of sport

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge of bra fit and breast support.<br>A custom-designed 50-question self-administered survey sought information on different bra designs, bras component parts, bra sizing, as well as questions related to correct and incorrect bra fit and bra wearing habits. Responses included multiple choice options, true/false and short answer questions. An I do not know? response was offered for every question and face validity tests were conducted through focus groups[1 and 4 months after baseline]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical bra fit and level of breast support test.<br>The Bra Fit Assessment test evaluated the fit of six bra components: the front band, posterior band, side band, cups, straps and underwire. If one or more of these six components were rated a fail grade in fit, and the straps or the band could not be adjusted by the assessor to achieve correct fit, an overall fail grade was awarded. <br><br>The Level of Breast Support test was ranked a pass or fail grade, taking into consideration the design and lifespan of the bra relative to the participant's breast size and level of physical activity. The participants were also asked to rate their exercise-induced breast discomfort when wearing this bra during their sport, using a visual analogue scale (VAS, 1-10 cm).[baseline and 4 months after baseline]