Anabolic Steroids Consumption Prevalence and Awareness of Their Side Effects Among Male Body Builders in Iran: A Meta-Analysis

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Authors

1 MA of Sport Management at Razi University. Kermanshah,, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Sport Management at Razi University,, Kermanshah, Iran

3 Ph.D. student of biochemistry and sports metabolism of Razi University Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to study consumption of anabolic
steroids prevalence and awareness of their side effects among male body builders in Iran. 31
studies were eligible for entry into the study by using anabolic steroids, ergogenic drugs and
bodybuilder keywords from Persian and Latin databases. Data analysis was performed using
meta-analysis (random effects model). The heterogeneity between studies was assessed by using
I2 test. It was found that the total prevalence of anabolic steroid consumption in Iranian
bodybuilders was 32.9% (95% confidence interval 17 to 48%), and the prevalence of four drug
classes consumption’ including Testosterone, Nandrolone , Oxymethanol and Dianabol were
found as 29, 24, 19 and 15% respectively. Moreover, 74% of the athletes introduced their
coaches and/or friends as the most influential persons to encourage the for using sports
supplements. Only 34% of athletes have awareness about anabolic steroids side effects.
Therefore, it is necessary to increase both athletes and their coaches’ information in connection
with anabolic steroids side effects to diminish consumption prevalence.

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  • Revise Date: 19 February 2019
  • Accept Date: 09 April 2019

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