TY - JOUR
T1 - Doping in gymnasiums in Amman
T2 - The other side of prescription and nonprescription drug abuse
AU - Wazaify, Mayyada
AU - Bdair, Ahmad
AU - Al-Hadidi, Kamal
AU - Scott, J
PY - 2014/8
Y1 - 2014/8
N2 - This study investigated the abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) products (e.g. proteins, dietary supplements) and prescription drugs (e.g. hormones) in gymnasiums in Amman by random distribution of a structured questionnaire to 375 gym clients (November 2012–February 2013). Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows (version 17.0). A total of 31 (8.8%) clients admitted to using 21 products (mentioned 71 times) of anabolic steroids and other hormones (e.g., growth hormone and thyroxine) to increase muscular power at the gym or build muscle mass. Abuse of different prescription and OTC drugs among gymnasium clients is present in Jordan, but current methods for controlling the problem are ineffective. Better methods should be developed. The study's limitations are noted.
AB - This study investigated the abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) products (e.g. proteins, dietary supplements) and prescription drugs (e.g. hormones) in gymnasiums in Amman by random distribution of a structured questionnaire to 375 gym clients (November 2012–February 2013). Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows (version 17.0). A total of 31 (8.8%) clients admitted to using 21 products (mentioned 71 times) of anabolic steroids and other hormones (e.g., growth hormone and thyroxine) to increase muscular power at the gym or build muscle mass. Abuse of different prescription and OTC drugs among gymnasium clients is present in Jordan, but current methods for controlling the problem are ineffective. Better methods should be developed. The study's limitations are noted.
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2014.891625
U2 - 10.3109/10826084.2014.891625
DO - 10.3109/10826084.2014.891625
M3 - Article
SN - 1082-6084
VL - 49
SP - 1296
EP - 1302
JO - Substance Use & Misuse
JF - Substance Use & Misuse
IS - 10
ER -
