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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025

Screening for risk of low energy availability in female Gaelic game athletes in Ireland.

Aoife Courtney, Adrianne Wyse, Billy Murphy, Elaine McCarthy, Oratile Kgosidialwa, Antoinette Tuthill

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Aoife CourtneyCentre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. aoife.tarrantcourtney@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1340-0534
Adrianne WyseCentre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Billy MurphyCentre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Elaine McCarthySchool of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Oratile KgosidialwaCentre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
Antoinette TuthillCentre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

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Abstract

backgroundLow energy availability (LEA), a feature of the female athlete triad (menstrual dysfunction, LEA and decreased bone mineral density), arises when insufficient calories are consumed to support energy expenditure potentially resulting in reproductive, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, bone health and sports performance compromise.

aimsThe aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and awareness of LEA using the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) in female GAA athletes.

methodsAdult female GAA club teams in Ireland were invited to participate in this cross-sectional cohort study. A total of 16 clubs participated in an online survey, which captured LEAF-Q and demographic data.

resultsData was available for 122 athletes; 77 (63%) played Gaelic Football alone, 23 (19%) played Camogie alone and 22 (18%) played both. The median age was 22 years (IQR = 9), mean BMI was 24.55 kg/m

conclusionsThe prevalence of increased LEA risk is high in female GAA athletes with poor knowledge of this consequence, emphasising the importance of education, access to resources and prevention and early detection to ensure safe participation for women in these sports.

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AthletesFemale Athlete Triad SyndromeAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIrelandPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultFemale athlete healthFemale athletesGaelic GamesLow energy availabilityRelative energy deficiency in sports

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