International elite Para athletes' perspectives on anti-doping: what works, what doesn't and what's next?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Many elite Para athletes lack anti-doping education and experience with testing and whereabouts. This highlights a need for inclusive, accessible anti-doping programs tailored for Para athletes.
Area Of Science
- Sports Science
- Anti-Doping
- Para-athletics
Background
- Para athletes encounter unique anti-doping challenges.
- Limited research exists on elite Para athletes' perceptions of anti-doping procedures.
Purpose Of The Study
- To understand elite Para athletes' experiences and perceptions of anti-doping procedures.
- To identify areas for improvement in anti-doping for Para sports.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional observational study.
- Online questionnaire distributed at international Para competitions.
- 109 elite Para athletes from 25 countries (physical, visual, intellectual impairments) participated.
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests.
Main Results
- 27% of Para athletes never received anti-doping education.
- Over 50% never underwent doping testing; over 70% never submitted whereabouts information.
- While most found testing respectful and adapted, 25% needed assistance for urine samples.
- 40% found updating whereabouts reduced enjoyment of elite sport.
Conclusions
- Many elite Para athletes have limited exposure to essential anti-doping procedures.
- There is a clear need for more inclusive, prioritized, and accessible anti-doping initiatives.
- Anti-doping efforts must be tailored to the specific needs and challenges of Para athletes.
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