Bodybuilders’ knowledge degree about anabolic steroids

  • Giseli de Souza Cristofolini Programa de Pós Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - Prescrição de Exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Graduado em Educação Fí­sica Pela Universidade da Região de Joinville - Univille
  • Paulo César Ramos Borba Programa de Pós Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - Prescrição de Exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Graduado em Educação Fí­sica Pela Universidade da Região de Joinville - Univille
  • Egon Blunk Junior Programa de Pós Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - Prescrição de Exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Graduado em Educação Fí­sica Pela Universidade da Região de Joinville - Univille
  • Rafaela Liberali Programa de Pós Graduação Lato Sensu em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - Prescrição de Exercí­cio da Universidade Gama Filho - UGF
Keywords: Knowledge, Steroids, Anabolic, Bodybuilding, Academy

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the knowledge of bodybuilders who workout at gyms regarding anabolic androgenic steroids, in a sample of 212 bodybuilders, of 3 gyms, 2 from Joinville/SC and 1 from Jaraguá do Sul/SC. For the data measurement it was used a questionnaire consisting of closed and open questions, previously validated. The instrument was applied to the gyms for the people who wanted to participate. The data have been analyzed through descriptive statistic (frequency and percentage). The data show that: 46,22% know users of steroids, 25,47% state that they have already heard about the subject even though they don’t use the substance and 16,50% declare that they know a lot about the subject. Men showed that they know the subject better than women; all the individuals of the sample pointed out more than one side effect of steroids. Given that, the five most pointed out effects were impotence; cardiac and circulation problems; virilization; gynecomasty and several liver problems. 23 bodybuilders stated that they have already used steroids; 17 of them have used the drug voluntarily, only 9 of the 23 individuals had a medical follow up during or after the use of steroids. To summarize, the bodybuilders show that their knowledge degree about anabolic steroids is considerably satisfactory. It is recommended to carry out more studies in this area and also raise questions about the subject at the gyms in order to advise people, this could also be added as a subject to be developed by the teachers and the instructors.

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Published
2011-12-27
How to Cite
Cristofolini, G. de S., Borba, P. C. R., Blunk Junior, E., & Liberali, R. (2011). Bodybuilders’ knowledge degree about anabolic steroids . Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 2(12). Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/135
Issue
Vol. 2 No. 12 (2008)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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