Biomedical subjects
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In 1996 the American Heart Association (AHA) published recommendations concerning the cardiovascular component of the preparticipation exam in competitive athletes as part of an AHA medical scientific statement. This article will review the rationale for the development of such a statement and how it has been incorporated into the current state-of-the-art preparticipation exam of athletes.
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Attention has recently been focused on issues concerning HIV disease and competitive athletics. These issues have included HIV testing of athletes, participation by HIV-infected athletes, and the practice of "Universal Precautions" by members of the athletic health care team. A survey of all NCAA member institutions was conducted to further investigate these areas. Routine testing for the HIV virus is rare in NCAA member athletic departments. Policies of NCAA member institutions athletic departments concerning participation with HIV virus are few but nearly half restrict participation. Only 12 schools reported having HIV-positive athletes or AIDS-diagnosed athletes at their institutions. There is a need for increased awareness, knowledge, and practice of "Universal Precautions" in all athletic training rooms.
One aspect of the current drug-testing controversy that has gone relatively unexamined concerns the extent to which student-athletes are fully informed of the testing procedures employed by their institution. College athletes (N = 2,282) participating at 11 NCAA-affiliated institutions nationwide were surveyed as to their awareness of their school's drug-testing program. Results indicate athletes have numerous misconceptions regarding the drug testing to which they may be subjected. Over one-third of the athletes attending "testing" institutions were oblivious to the fact their school was engaged in drug-testing, and more than 70% were unable to correctly identify their school's drug-testing protocol. Implications of such ignorance are discussed.