Elite athletes' perceptions of the effects of illicit drug use on athletic performance.
Clin J Sport Med
; 20(3): 189-92, 2010 May.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20445359
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the perceived risks and benefits that elite athletes associate with illicit drugs and their beliefs concerning the effects of recreational drug use on athletic performance.DESIGN:
Self-administered survey.PARTICIPANTS:
Nine hundred seventy-four elite athletes (mean age, 23 years; range, 18-30 years) were recruited from 8 national sporting organizations in Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.INTERVENTIONS:
Participants completed a self-administered survey that included questions exploring participants' perceptions regarding the effects of illicit drug use on physical performance.SETTING:
National sporting organization meetings or competitions. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
The main outcome measure was risk perception on athletic performance associated with illicit drug use.RESULTS:
The majority of athletes believed that illicit drug use would impact negatively on athletic performance. The main perceived effects of illicit drugs on athletic performance were physical and mental functioning. A minority of athletes indicated that drug use would not impact on physical performance when taken during the off-season or in moderation.CONCLUSIONS:
The main risks perceived in association with illicit drug use were short-term consequences, such as physical and mental functioning, rather than long-term health consequences. The current findings may contribute to the development of harm reduction strategies that communicate drug-related consequences to elite athletes in an appropriate and effective manner.
Texto completo:
1
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Drogas Ilícitas
/
Medição de Risco
/
Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
/
Desempenho Atlético
/
Atletas
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
/
Qualitative_research
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
/
Adult
/
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin J Sport Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália