Table 4 Results of pattern analysis on herbal medicine consumption behavior (Top 5 patterns based on support values).

From: Rasch model analysis of herbal medicine consumption and doping risk awareness among athletes

Timing of consumption

Purpose of consumption

Place of purchase

Form of consumption

Support

Confidence

Lift

Middle school student

Stamina enhancement

Korean Medicine Clinic

Decoction

0.207

0.704

1.036

Elementary school student

Stamina enhancement

Korean Medicine Clinic

Decoction

0.199

0.887

1.076

Middle school student

Fatigue recovery

Korean Medicine Clinic

Decoction

0.125

0.375

1.002

High school student

Stamina enhancement

Korean Medicine Clinic

Decoction

0.121

0.768

1.130

Elementary school student

Growth and development

Korean Medicine Clinic

Decoction

0.120

0.498

1.517