调查 COVID-19 对表现和形象增强药物使用的影响。
Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on performance and image enhancing drug use.
机构信息
School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia.
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
出版信息
Harm Reduct J. 2021 Dec 4;18(1):124. doi: 10.1186/s12954-021-00571-8.
BACKGROUND
Emerging research has suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic has had some impact on substance use patterns. The aim of the study was to conduct a rapid survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on performance and image enhancing drug (PIED) use and training, and any subsequent negative physical or mental health outcomes.
METHODS
During 2020, a convenience sample of 60 PIED consumers (mean age = 26.69; 68.3% located outside Australia) completed a quantitative anonymous online survey exploring how the coronavirus pandemic impacted patterns of PIED use and associated exercise habits. The survey was administered via the Qualtrics platform and distributed online through PIED forums as well as through the investigators' networks. Participants were asked about their PIED use and exercise habits prior to and during restricted movement 'lockdowns'.
RESULTS
During pre-COVID, the majority of the sample opted to 'blast-cruise' (an initial high dose, followed by a lower maintenance dose; 71.7%, n = 43). During lockdown, 45% (n = 27) reported a change in PIED use as a result of the restrictions. In light of health concerns during COVID-19, a majority of men (60%, n = 36) did not take any extra precautions relating to their PIED use. A subgroup of men ceased using PIEDs completely (16.7%, n = 10) with the majority (80%, n = 8) of that subgroup following post-cycle therapy (PCT) of some kind. Only a small proportion of the sample reported negative mental health issues as a result of PCT access issues.
CONCLUSIONS
This study contributes to the emerging literature of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use, specifically PIED use among men. The results suggest that the pandemic did influence the choice of PIEDs that participants consumed, although there was little disruption to patterns of exercise, an important aspect of PIED use. Of the men who did cease use completely, the majority reported little issue with PCT access; those who reported difficulty accessing PCT compounds indicated experience some mental health concerns related to ceasing their PIED use. Clinicians and those who come into contact with this group should be alert for any negative physical or mental health concerns resulting from disrupted or ceased PIED use.
背景
新出现的研究表明，新冠疫情对物质使用模式产生了一些影响。本研究的目的是进行快速调查，以评估新冠疫情对性能和增强形象药物（PIED）使用和训练的影响，以及任何随后的负面身心健康后果。
方法
在 2020 年期间，对 60 名 PIED 消费者（平均年龄 26.69 岁；68.3%位于澳大利亚境外）进行了一项便利抽样的定量匿名在线调查，以探讨冠状病毒大流行如何影响 PIED 使用模式以及相关运动习惯。该调查通过 Qualtrics 平台进行管理，并通过 PIED 论坛以及调查人员的网络在线分发。参与者被要求在限制行动“封锁”之前和期间报告他们的 PIED 使用和运动习惯。
结果
在新冠疫情之前，大多数样本选择“爆炸巡航”（初始高剂量，然后是较低的维持剂量；71.7%，n=43）。在封锁期间，由于限制，45%（n=27）的人报告 PIED 使用发生了变化。鉴于新冠疫情期间的健康问题，大多数男性（60%，n=36）没有采取任何额外措施来预防 PIED 使用。一小部分男性完全停止使用 PIED（16.7%，n=10），其中大多数（80%，n=8）遵循某种形式的周期后治疗（PCT）。只有一小部分样本报告因 PCT 获得问题而出现负面心理健康问题。
结论
本研究为新冠疫情对物质使用，特别是男性 PIED 使用的影响的新兴文献做出了贡献。结果表明，大流行确实影响了参与者所消耗的 PIED 选择，尽管运动模式几乎没有中断，这是 PIED 使用的一个重要方面。完全停止使用的男性中，大多数人报告说 PCT 获得问题不大；那些报告难以获得 PCT 化合物的人表示，由于停止使用 PIED，他们经历了一些心理健康问题。临床医生和与该群体接触的人应该警惕因 PIED 使用中断或停止而产生的任何负面身心健康问题。
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