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Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users distrust physicians

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is prevalent among athletes.
  • Physicians play a crucial role in patient education and treatment.
  • Understanding user trust in medical advice is vital for effective healthcare interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users' confidence in physicians' knowledge and guidance.
  • To compare trust levels between AAS users and non-users regarding medical information.

Main Methods:

  • Personal interviews and questionnaires administered to 80 weight-lifters (43 AAS users, 37 non-users).
  • Participants rated physicians' knowledge on various health and drug-related topics.
  • AAS users assessed trust in different information sources, including physicians.

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Main Results:

  • AAS users rated physicians significantly lower on knowledge about AAS compared to general health topics.
  • Physicians were perceived as equally reliable as friends, internet sites, or steroid dealers for AAS information.
  • 40% of AAS users trusted drug dealers as much as physicians for AAS information; 56% concealed their AAS use.

Conclusions:

  • AAS users exhibit low trust in physicians' expertise regarding AAS.
  • Non-disclosure of AAS use hinders effective medical education and treatment.
  • Physicians need enhanced AAS knowledge and heightened suspicion in evaluating athletic patients.