ABSTRACT

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the effects of Ramadan observance on athletes’ mood states are lacking. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the impact of Ramadan observance on athletes’ mood states assessed using validated scales. Six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, Scielo) were used to search for relevant studies conducted among athletes during Ramadan. Studies that included assessments of mood states, using validated scales, in athletes were included. The quality of the selected studies was scored using the QualSyst assessment checklist. Eighteen studies were selected, of which 15 were of strong quality and the remaining three studies were rated as moderate quality. Ramadan observance resulted in significantly higher fatigue scores (g = 0.781, 95% CI 0.481–1.08, p < .001) and lower vigor scores (g = −0.297, 95% CI −0.493 to −0.101, p = .003), with no significant change in depression, confusion, anger, and tension scores (p > .05). Continuation of training during Ramadan increased feelings of fatigue and lowered vigor. Collaboration between mental and physical fitness coaches is needed to maintain the balance between workload and recovery during Ramadan observance. Future primary studies with greater methodological rigor are warranted.

摘要

缺乏系统评价和荟萃分析检查斋月遵守对运动员情绪状态的影响。因此，这项系统评价和荟萃分析旨在确定斋月观察对运动员情绪状态的影响，这些情绪状态使用经过验证的量表进行评估。六个电子数据库（PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus、Wiley、Taylor & Francis、Scielo）用于搜索在斋月期间在运动员中进行的相关研究。研究包括使用经过验证的量表评估运动员的情绪状态。使用 QualSyst 评估清单对所选研究的质量进行评分。选择了 18 项研究，其中 15 项质量较高，其余 3 项研究质量中等。斋月遵守导致显着更高的疲劳评分（g  = 0.781, 95% CI 0.481–1.08, p  < .001) 和较低的活力评分 ( g  = -0.297, 95% CI -0.493 至 -0.101, p  = .003)，抑郁、精神错乱、愤怒和紧张评分 ( p  > .05)。在斋月期间继续训练会增加疲劳感并降低活力。需要精神和身体健康教练之间的合作，以在斋月遵守期间保持工作量和恢复之间的平衡。未来有必要进行更严格方法学的初步研究。