Evaluating the Pattern of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Its Relation with Mental Health of Male Members of Bodybuilding Clubs of Iran, in 2015

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Saeidinejat Shahin; HOOSHMAND ELAHEH; Zahra Hamzei; VAFAEE NAJAR ALI

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Journal: Asian Journal of Sports Medicine Year:2018 | Volume:9 | Issue:1 Page(s): 0-0

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Evaluating the Pattern of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Its Relation with Mental Health of Male Members of Bodybuilding Clubs of Iran, in 2015

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Saeidinejat Shahin | HOOSHMAND ELAHEH | Zahra Hamzei | VAFAEE NAJAR ALI | Issue Writer Certificate

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Anabolic Androgenic Steroids

Mental Health

Bodybuilding

Abstract

Background: Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are currently used by many athletes for skeletal muscle development. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of AAS use among bodybuilder athletes in Iran at 2015. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study 384 bodybuilders filled the study questionnaire evaluating age, education, and age at AAS use as underlying variables; pattern of AAS use as independent variable; and knowledge about AAS side effects and the relation between Mental Health and AASuse as dependent variables. Data was analyzed by SPSS using frequency tables, mean and standard deviation, chi-2, t-test, analysis of variances and regression. Results: Among 920 participants, 104 (11. 3%) were current users, and 210 (22. 8%) had the history of usage. Physical attraction was reason of use in 57. 6% and increasing power and ability to enter professional sport were reasons for use in 44 participants each (21. 2%). The marital status, age and education level did not have significant effects on AAS use. Friends (76. 7%) and coaches (67. 4%) had significant correlation with AAS use in participants (P < 0. 000). The simultaneous use of alcohol (46. 5%) and smoking (27. 9%) among AAS users was significant (P < 0. 001). Only 4. 7% of participants had proper information about AAS side effects. Conclusions: The participants had little knowledge about AAS side effects, therefore educating adolescents and youth in high schools and universities, and also in sports clubs is necessary. Periodical assessment of coaches and athletes with regard to AAS use, and proper law enforcement in this regard is important.

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Saeidinejat, Shahin, HOOSHMAND, ELAHEH, Zahra, Hamzei, & VAFAEE NAJAR, ALI. (2018). Evaluating the Pattern of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Its Relation with Mental Health of Male Members of Bodybuilding Clubs of Iran, in 2015. ASIAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 9(1), 0-0. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/751833/en

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Saeidinejat Shahin, HOOSHMAND ELAHEH, Zahra Hamzei, VAFAEE NAJAR ALI. Evaluating the Pattern of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Its Relation with Mental Health of Male Members of Bodybuilding Clubs of Iran, in 2015. ASIAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE[Internet]. 2018;9(1):0-0. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/751833/en

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Shahin Saeidinejat, ELAHEH HOOSHMAND, Hamzei Zahra, and ALI VAFAEE NAJAR, “Evaluating the Pattern of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Its Relation with Mental Health of Male Members of Bodybuilding Clubs of Iran, in 2015,” ASIAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 0–0, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/751833/en

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