The prevalence of anabolic androgenic steroid use amongst athletes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
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The prevalence of anabolic androgenic steroid use amongst athletes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use among athletes and examine the extent of their knowledge on the effects of AAS in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at gyms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during 2015. In total 600 athletes from three gyms participated in the study. The study included Saudi a...
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عنوان ژورنال: Electronic physician
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2008-5842
DOI: 10.19082/3343