Table 6 Percentage responses by group to expectations for blood tests in the case of (a) initial consultation for short‐term fatigue, (b) deterioration in performance and (c) presence of tiredness for 4 weeks.
| Response (%) | Yes | No | Maybe | No answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | ||||
| Athletes | 32 | 60 | 1 | 5 |
| Coaches | 68 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| SSSM staff | 46 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance worsening | ||||
| Athletes | 71 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| Coaches | 64 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| SSSM staff | 46 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Tired for four weeks | ||||
| Athletes | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coaches | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSSM staff | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SSSM, sports science and sports medicine.
Yes indicates that a blood test is expected.