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The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress
Sponsor: University of Ottawa
Summary
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).
Official title: The Effect of Wearing the Hijab on Dry and Evaporative Heat Exchange During Moderate-intensity Exercise Performed in Hot-dry Environments
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2025-06-13
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise-heat stress with no hijab
Participants perform exercise in the heat with no hijab
Exercise-heat stress with a hijab
Participants perform exercise in the heat with a hijab
Locations (1)
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada