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Ericson Pereira1, Samuel Jorge Moyses2, Sérgio Aparecido Ignácio2
1Department of Physical Education, Graduate Program, Life Sciences School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
This study found that esthetics drives anabolic steroid (AS) use in resistance trainers, with current users consuming more AS regardless of medical guidance. Public policy should address changing usage patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Anabolic steroid (AS) use is prevalent among resistance training practitioners.
- Understanding motivations, usage patterns, and health implications is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare anabolic steroid (AS) use, motivations, side effects, information sources, acquisition methods, and medical follow-up among current and former AS users.
- To identify trends in AS consumption patterns within the resistance training community.
Main Methods:
- A prevalence survey was conducted in Curitiba gyms involving 719 current and former AS users.
- Participants self-administered a questionnaire, and data were analyzed using chi-square and z of proportions tests (p <0.05).
Main Results:
- Esthetics was the primary motivation for AS use, yielding satisfactory results.
- Doctors provided information on AS use; acquisition occurred legally with prescriptions or illegally.
- Current AS users reported higher cycles, doses, duration, and financial investment compared to former users, irrespective of medical supervision.
Conclusions:
- AS usage patterns change with increased consumption, highlighting a need for targeted public health policies.
- Interventions should consider the evolving trends in anabolic steroid use among athletes.
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