Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Brazilian Bodybuilders

作者：de Siqueira Nogueira Fabiana Ranielle; Brito Aline de Freitas; Coutinho de Oliveira Caio Victor; Vieira Thaiza Isidro; Beniz Gouveia Rachel Linka

来源：Substance Use & Misuse, 2014, 49(9): 1138-1145.

DOI：10.3109/10826084.2014.912062

• fitness centers
• anabolic agents
• resistance exercise
• doping
• risk-taking behaviors

This cross-sectional, quantitative, exploratory study investigated the prevalence and profile of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) users amongst a convenience sample of 510 bodybuilders from 52 gyms, in Joao Pessoa, Brazil, with a structured questionnaire containing selected questions about socioeconomic and training variables on the use of AAS. Data were analyzed using frequency and chi-square tests. AAS prevalence use was 20.6%; mostly young men (98.1%), of a low education level (46.7%), who trained for more than 4 years (49.5%). The use of AAS was related to the use of dietary supplements. About 81% of consumed AAS consisted of Deca-Durabolin, Winstrol, and Sustanon. Study's limitations are noted.

• 出版日期2014