The hijab (headscarf and cloak) is a Muslim dress, which covers the head, neck and chest, and conceals the female hair, leaving the face uncovered. It is worn by Muslim women worldwide including young Muslim women engaging in sports and exercise. As with any clothing worn on the body, the hijab can impact heat dissipation during exercise, potentially leading to increased body temperature and discomfort, especially in warmer environments. However, the extent to which the hijab may restrict heat loss remains unclear. This study aims to assess dry and evaporative heat exchange in young women performing moderate-intensity intermittent exercise in dry heat conditions (40°C, 15% relative humidity).
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Evaporative heat loss at end exercise
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Dry heat loss at end exercise
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Total heat loss at end exercise
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Body heat storage
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Change in body heat content
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Core temperature
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Mean skin temperature
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Relative change in core temperature at end exercise
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Relative change in mean skin temperature at end exercise
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Heart rate
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Rating of perceived exertion
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Thermal sensation A
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Thermal sensation B
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout
Thirst sensation
Timeframe: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout