Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Staff member/University of Guilan
2 University of Guilan
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of supplements use, knowledge and attitudes of their adverse effects among male bodybuilders in Karaj city was conducted. Target population included all bodybuilders of Karaj city. The questionnaire of 25 questions (Cronbach Alfa 0.84) which was distributed among 320 bodybuilders as sample from different areas of Karaj city. Research data by using the descriptive and inferential statistics (P≥0.05) were analyzed. The results demonstrated 82.4% of these athletes taking supplements. Also, it was found that the level of education, sports history and championship history of participants in this study is significantly correlated with the prevalence of use (P≥0.05). But, there was no significant correlation between level of education, sports history and championship history with knowledge and attitudes. Most used supplement were combination (46%), creatine (21.9%) and protein powder (15.3%). The most important reason for using supplements were, increase muscle mass (54%) and increasing strength (25.6%) and the most important sources of information, were coach (62%) and Teammates (17%). The peak of prevalence of supplement use, were observed in aged 16 to 20 years. Accordingly, it is inferred, indiscriminate use of these substances in the Karaj metropolis was increased due to the lack of consultation of athlete with experts and obtaining phony information from individuals present in sports clubs. Therefore it seems, if there is educational planning or informing to solve this problem, Should be done with a focus on sports clubs and coaches.
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