Table 2 Contents of questions.
From: Rasch model analysis of herbal medicine consumption and doping risk awareness among athletes
No | Factor | Contents | Response types (Number of options) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Demographic characteristics | Gender | Categorical (2) |
2 | Affiliation | Categorical (4) | |
3 | Athletic career | Open-ended | |
4 | Type of sport | Open-ended | |
5 | Consumption type | What is the primary reason for taking herbal medicine? | Categorical (8) |
6 | When did you first start taking herbal medicine? | Categorical (5) | |
7 | Where do you usually purchase herbal medicine? | Categorical (7) | |
8 | In what form do you usually take herbal medicine? | Categorical (5) | |
9 | Consumption awareness | Have you ever received any explanation regarding the doping risks associated with the herbal medicine you have taken? | Categorical (2) |
10 | Are you aware that herbal medicines may contain substances prohibited in doping regulations? | Categorical (2) | |
11 | Have you ever worried about testing positive in a doping test after taking herbal medicine? | Categorical (2) | |
12 | Do you think herbal medicine poses a higher doping risk than conventional medicine (such as Tylenol)? | Categorical (3) | |
13 | Do you believe herbal medicine helps enhance physical stamina? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
14 | Do you believe herbal medicine aids in injury recovery? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
15 | Do you believe herbal medicine helps with fatigue recovery? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
16 | Do you believe herbal medicine helps relieve tension or anxiety? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
17 | Do you believe herbal medicine aids in weight loss? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
18 | Do you believe herbal medicine helps with growth and development? | 4-point Likert Scale | |
19 | Do you believe herbal medicine assists in disease treatment or managing health conditions? | 4-point Likert Scale |
