Assessing anti-doping knowledge among Taiwanese pharmacists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taiwan's unique health behaviour, such as extensive exposure to Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM), has introduced a risk of inadvertent doping among competing athletes. Pharmacy professionals have an imperative role in advising athletes on the safe use of medicines. This study provides an overview of anti-doping knowledge and educational needs among pharmacists in Taiwan and examines influencing factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey consisting of five domains, namely demographic characteristics, source of prohibited substances, identification of prohibited substances, understanding of doping control, and education needs on anti-doping, was distributed to the registered pharmacists in Taiwan. In total, 491 responses were included in the analyse

SUBMITTER: Lee YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10605328 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature