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Support for non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroids users: a qualitative exploration of their needs
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Taylor & Francis, 2020.
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Abstract
- Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are used by the general population (particularly male gym users) for their anabolic effects (increased muscle mass). Few studies have sought AAS users’ views on what information and support they need. This study focuses on ideal support wanted by people who use AAS. Interviews were conducted with 23 self-declared adult AAS users. Using thematic analysis, six themes were identified aligned to support and information wanted by AAS users: (1) specific types of information wanted: managing risks, (2) mechanisms for communication of advice, (3) specific types of support wanted: medical and emotional, (4) stigmatisation of people who use AAS, (5) paying for support services, (6) legality of AAS use. Integral to the support was that it should be considered within the context of use and identity. Support needs to be specific, targeted towards AAS users ensuring that balanced and evidenced-based advice is given. Sensitivity to AAS users’ perceptions of their drug-use and the stigma of being classified in the same sub-set as other illicit drug users is relevant to facilitating successful engagement. Furthermore, there is a need to consider the emotional issues surrounding AAS use and how to meet these needs.
- Subjects :
- education.field_of_study
Health (social science)
Anabolism
business.industry
Population
030508 substance abuse
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Physiology
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Muscle mass
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Medicine
030212 general & internal medicine
0305 other medical science
business
education
human activities
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 09687637
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....9913394dbc9f8c42938dd2d8a596aef2
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.11522043.v1