Table 7.
Frequency distribution of abnormal ECG findings according to sporting characteristics of athletes
| Sporting Characteristics | Abnormal ECG | Total n(%) | Test Statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No n(%) | Yes n(%) | |||
| Number of sporting disciplines | ||||
| ≤ 2 | 73 (49.5) | 73 (50.5) | 146 | χ2 = 0.860 |
| > 2 | 20 (51.1) | 14 (48.9) | 34 | p = 0.354 |
| Total | 93 (51.7) | 87 (48.3) | 180 | |
| Cadre of competitive participation | ||||
| Intra-school and inter-school | 38 (46.9) | 43 (53.1) | 81 | χ2 = 1.332 |
| Intra-school alone | 55 (55.6) | 44 (44.4) | 99 | p = 0.248 |
| Total | 93 (51.7) | 87 (48.3) | 180 | |
| No of training days per week | ||||
| ≤ 3 | 64 (50.8) | 52 (49.2) | 116 | χ2 = 1.606 |
| > 3 | 29 (52.2) | 35 (47.8) | 64 | p = 0.205 |
| Total | 93 (51.7) | 87 (48.3) | 180 | |
| Duration of regular training: no of hours per week | ||||
| ≤ 3 | 84 (53.5) | 76 (46.5) | 160 | χ2 = 0.525 |
| > 3 | 5 (47.3) | 7 (52.7) | 12 | p = 0.469 |
| Total | 89 (51.7) | 83 (48.3) | 172 | |