Prevalence and risk factors of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse among adolescents and young adults in Poland.

Sozial- und Praventivmedizin Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI:10.1007/s00038-006-6018-1

Dominik Rachoń, Leszek Pokrywka, Krystyna Suchecka-Rachoń

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Abstract

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse among adolescent and young adults in Poland.

Method: 3,687 men (48.2%) and women (51.8%), median age 23 (interquartile range 19-30 years) participated in a survey via a "pop-up window" which appeared on two popular Polish internet portals during one month. Questions concerning their body image, exercise behaviour, education level and use of anabolic-androgenic steroids were asked.

Results: The prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids use was 6.2% among males and 2.9% among females. Male AAS users, compared to non-users, were more often concerned about their physical appearance, were less educated and often engaged in some sport activity. Among female AAS users, no significant differences concerning self-body image satisfaction or participation in sports were found. However, compared to non-users, female AAS users were less educated.

Conclusion: The abuse of AAS is a reality in Poland and may become a serious health concern among adolescents and young adults.

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波兰青少年和年轻人滥用合成代谢雄激素类固醇(AAS)的患病率和危险因素

目的:估计波兰青少年和年轻人滥用合成代谢雄激素类固醇(AAS)的患病率。方法:3687名男性(48.2%)和女性(51.8%)，年龄中位数23岁(四分位数范围19-30岁)，在一个月内通过波兰两个流行的互联网门户网站上出现的“弹出窗口”参与了一项调查。研究人员询问了他们的身体形象、运动行为、教育水平和使用合成代谢雄性激素的情况。结果:男性和女性的合成代谢激素使用率分别为6.2%和2.9%。与非用户相比，男性AAS用户更关心自己的外表，受教育程度较低，经常参加一些体育活动。在女性AAS使用者中，自我身体形象满意度和参与体育活动没有显著差异。然而，与非用户相比，女性AAS用户受教育程度较低。结论:AAS的滥用在波兰是一个现实问题，可能成为青少年和年轻人的一个严重健康问题。

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