Knowledge and attitudes toward the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids among physical education university students: a cross-sectional study from Palestine.

ABSTRACT: The use of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AASs) has increased in recent years, especially among athletes, due to their effect on body shape and performance. These agents could have serious side effects on this highly susceptible population, which tends to use these substances frequently to promote muscle growth and physical performance. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes toward the use of anabolic androgenic steroids among physical education university students in Palestine. A cross-sectional study of physical education students from November 2020 to January 2021 was conducted using an electronic questionnaire. The main outcome was to measure the level of knowledge and use of the AAS. A total of 380 students were included. The mean age of the students was 21

SUBMITTER: Hattab S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10810783 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature