Rachoń Dominik, Pokrywka Leszek, Suchecka-Rachoń Krystyna
Department of Immunology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.
Soz Praventivmed. 2006;51(6):392-8. doi: 10.1007/s00038-006-6018-1.
To estimate the prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse among adolescent and young adults in Poland.
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.
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.
The abuse of AAS is a reality in Poland and may become a serious health concern among adolescents and young adults.
评估波兰青少年和青年中合成代谢雄激素类固醇(AAS)滥用的流行情况。
3687名男性(48.2%)和女性(51.8%),年龄中位数为23岁(四分位间距为19 - 30岁),通过在一个月内出现在两个波兰热门互联网门户网站上的“弹出窗口”参与了一项调查。询问了他们的身体形象、锻炼行为、教育水平以及合成代谢雄激素类固醇的使用情况。
男性中合成代谢雄激素类固醇的使用率为6.2%,女性为2.9%。与未使用者相比,男性AAS使用者更常关注自己的外貌,受教育程度较低,且经常参与一些体育活动。在女性AAS使用者中,未发现自我身体形象满意度或参与体育活动方面的显著差异。然而,与未使用者相比,女性AAS使用者受教育程度较低。
AAS滥用在波兰是一个现实情况,可能会成为青少年和青年中一个严重的健康问题。