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The relationship between dichotomised outcomes and explanatory variables was analysed with multivariate logistic regression; p&lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>A total of 212 players participated (response rate=48.8%). Most respondents selected \u2018<jats:italic>To detect medical conditions that may affect performance<\/jats:italic>\u2019 and \u2018<jats:italic>To detect current injuries<\/jats:italic>\u2019 (n=137, 64.6%; n=130, 61.3%) as the purpose of a PCMA. Approximately one-third (n=74, 38.1%) were neutral or believed that a normal PCMA prevented cardiac arrest. Receiving more PCMAs (p&lt;0.0003) and receiving an explanation during their PCMA (p=0.0175) led to greater awareness of the assessment\u2019s limitations. Most participants did not know the definitions of syncope (n=181, 93.3%) or Marfan syndrome (n=183, 94.3%). Fifty players (28.1%) did not know that disqualification was a possible outcome of a PCMA, and younger players were less aware of this possible outcome (p=0.0216).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Professional footballers appear to have a limited understanding of the purpose of a PCMA, emphasising the musculoskeletal system and performance. They also appear unfamiliar with the components of the PCMA and medical terms. Finally, many are unaware that disqualification can result from an abnormal PCMA. 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