Fabiana Ranielle de Siqueira Nogueira, Aline de Freitas Brito, Caio Victor Coutinho de Oliveira, Thaiza Isidro Vieira, Rachel Linka Beniz Gouveia
Substance use & misuse 2014 JulThis 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 João 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.
Fabiana Ranielle de Siqueira Nogueira, Aline de Freitas Brito, Caio Victor Coutinho de Oliveira, Thaiza Isidro Vieira, Rachel Linka Beniz Gouveia. Anabolic-androgenic steroid use among Brazilian bodybuilders. Substance use & misuse. 2014 Jul;49(9):1138-45
PMID: 24832911
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