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Characteristics of gym-goers performance-enhancing substance use

dc.contributor.authorTavares, Ana Sofia
dc.contributor.authorCarolino, Elisabete
dc.contributor.authorRosado, António
dc.contributor.authorCalmeiro, Luís
dc.contributor.authorSerpa, Sidónio
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-04T13:05:14Z
dc.date.available2022-03-04T13:05:14Z
dc.date.issued2022-03
dc.description.abstractThe use of prohibited performance-enhancing substances (PES) in fitness and gym settings is a public health concern as knowledge concerning its short-term and long-term adverse health consequences are emerging. Understanding the underlying psychosocial mechanisms of PES use and the characteristics of the gym-goers who use PES could help identify those who are most vulnerable to PES use. The aim of this study was to investigate the profile (e.g., sociodemographic factors, exercise profile, gym modalities, peers, and social influence) and psychosocial determinants (e.g., attitudes, subjective norms, beliefs, and intentions) of PES users in gym and fitness contexts. In total, 453 gym-goers (mean age = 35.64 years; SD = 13.08) completed an online survey. Neural networks showed a global profile of PES users characterized by a desire to increase muscle mass, shape their body, and improve physical condition; being advised by friends, training colleagues, and coaches or on the Internet; less formal education, and more positive beliefs for PES use. These results may support public health and clinical interventions to prevent abusive use of PES and improve the health and well-being of gym-goers.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationTavares AS, Carolino E, Rosado A, Calmeiro L, Serpa S. Characteristics of gym-goers performance-enhancing substance use. Sustainability. 2022;14(5):2868.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/su14052868pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/14381
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/5/2868pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectPerformance-enhancing substancept_PT
dc.subjectGym-goerspt_PT
dc.subjectFitnesspt_PT
dc.subjectNeural networkspt_PT
dc.titleCharacteristics of gym-goers performance-enhancing substance usept_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue5pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage2868pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleSustainabilitypt_PT
oaire.citation.volume14pt_PT
person.familyNameTavares
person.familyNameCarolino
person.givenNameAna Sofia
person.givenNameElisabete
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person.identifier.ridF-1012-2015
person.identifier.scopus-author-id25821697000
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