Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anabolic-androgenic Steroid Use: A Cross-sectional Study among Gym Users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Anabolic-androgenic Steroid Use: A Cross-sectional Study among Gym Users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Objectives: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) have been used internationally for enhancing physical appearance and performance despite their significant side effects. We sought to identify the prevalence of AAS use and its different risk factors among gym users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A c...

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Main Authors: Fares F. Al-Harbi1,2,3*, Islam Gamaleddin, Ettab G. Alsubaie, Khaled M. Al-Surimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2020-03-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
Subjects:
steroids
substance-related disorders
weight lifting
doping in sports
saudi arabia
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