Table 2

Players' perceptions of support when injured by setting (n=103)

Source of support*Setting% PlayersComparison across settings Cochran's Q (p value)
*Wording is as specified in the questionnaire.
The coach supports me when I am injuredVFL U1879.627.882 (<0.001)
Local club88.4
School59.2
The administration of the club supports me when I am injuredVFL U1885.448.633 (<0.001)
Local club72.8
School43.7
My teammates support me when I am injuredVFL U1880.622.136 (<0.01)
Local club78.7
School58.3
My family supports me when I am injuredVFL U1897.1Not significant
Local club92.1
School91.3