Tamir Eran, Ner Yitzhak Ziv, Dayan Yitzhak, Tamir Dov
Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Harefuah. 2004 May;143(5):348-52, 391.
A survey on knowledge and attitudes towards the use of steroids in youth who exercise in fitness centers was conducted in a national sample of fitness centers in Israel. A total of 528 participants aged 13-18 years completed the questionnaire. Fitness centers were chosen by cluster samples. Forty five percent of the respondents believe that the use of steroids improves physical fitness and 41% believe that most well-known athletes use steroids. Ten percent of respondents believe that the use of steroids is popular among young people in gym centers. Overall, 7% stated that they tended to use steroids and a significantly lower percentage were aware of the side effects of steroids. The role of the physician is essential to identify the patients at risk, to deliver accurate information, to minimize harm and to follow-up. There is also a need for health education in schools, fitness centers and the community, concerning the use of steroids among young people.
在以色列全国健身中心样本中，针对在健身中心锻炼的青少年使用类固醇的知识和态度开展了一项调查。共有528名年龄在13至18岁的参与者完成了问卷。健身中心通过整群抽样选取。45%的受访者认为使用类固醇可改善身体素质，41%的人认为大多数知名运动员使用类固醇。10%的受访者认为类固醇在健身中心的年轻人中很流行。总体而言，7%的人表示他们倾向于使用类固醇，而知晓类固醇副作用的比例要低得多。医生的作用对于识别有风险的患者、提供准确信息、将危害降至最低以及进行随访至关重要。此外，还需要在学校、健身中心和社区开展关于青少年使用类固醇的健康教育。
