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Background <p>People often misuse anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) in high, non-therapeutic doses because they help build muscle and make you stronger. Evaluating students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices is crucial for designing targeted educational strategies.</p> Aim <p>The study assesses their level of knowledge, attitudes, and actual practices related to anabolic steroid use.</p> Methods <p>a sample of 407 students of Sports Science faculty were chosen and fulfilled a self-administered questionnaire over a period of two months (September and October 2025). The questionnaire formed of four sections (Socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding anabolic steroid use, evaluating attitudes toward anabolic steroid use, examining practices and self-reported use of anabolic steroids).</p> Results <p>Nearly half (46.2%) considered steroids easy to obtain. Although most students were aware that steroids improve muscle size (56%) and strength (51.1%), fewer reported that they enhanced body shape (48.9%) or performance (41.8%). Only 42.8% viewed them as harmful, and many were indifferent toward reporting or punishing sellers. Users showed higher awareness of side effects (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.01) and more positive attitudes toward steroid benefits than non-users.</p> Conclusion <p>A large percentage of students utilized steroids or supplements, reporting limited knowledge of their associated risks. Specialized education is essential to foster safer, informed practices.</p>

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Public health awareness and safety of anabolic steroid use among Sports Science Students in Egypt

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    2026年4月19日

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  • Noha M. Elghazally,
  • Rania M. El-Sallamy,
  • Nancy Magdy Hosney Abo-Frekha,
  • Aya M. R. Abd Elghany,
  • Doaa E. Abdeldaim

摘要

Background

People often misuse anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) in high, non-therapeutic doses because they help build muscle and make you stronger. Evaluating students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices is crucial for designing targeted educational strategies.

Aim

The study assesses their level of knowledge, attitudes, and actual practices related to anabolic steroid use.

Methods

a sample of 407 students of Sports Science faculty were chosen and fulfilled a self-administered questionnaire over a period of two months (September and October 2025). The questionnaire formed of four sections (Socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding anabolic steroid use, evaluating attitudes toward anabolic steroid use, examining practices and self-reported use of anabolic steroids).

Results

Nearly half (46.2%) considered steroids easy to obtain. Although most students were aware that steroids improve muscle size (56%) and strength (51.1%), fewer reported that they enhanced body shape (48.9%) or performance (41.8%). Only 42.8% viewed them as harmful, and many were indifferent toward reporting or punishing sellers. Users showed higher awareness of side effects (p < 0.01) and more positive attitudes toward steroid benefits than non-users.

Conclusion

A large percentage of students utilized steroids or supplements, reporting limited knowledge of their associated risks. Specialized education is essential to foster safer, informed practices.