Vilka attityder unga män och kvinnor på gym har till dopning och kosttillskott : En enkätundersökning i Gästrikland

Sammanfattning: The aim of this study was to investigate which attitudes young men and women at gym have to doping and supplements in Gästrikland. Method: This study is based on a cross sectional study design where a quantitative approach was used by 60 questionnaires which were distributed at different gyms in Gästrikland. Result: It was found that the majority had a relative negative attitude to doping, those who used supplements had a slightly more positive attitude to some of the statements compared with those who did not use supplements. Overall, the results showed a positive attitude to supplements. Compared with previous studies, it was found in the study that a smaller proportion didn’t agree that it is up to each one to use doping substances. Some differences regarding attitudes could also be seen among the genders. Conclusion: Those who used supplements had a slightly more positive attitude toward doping, this implies that preventive work should be deposited at an earlier stage with the aim of reducing the use of supplements. It’s also important to work with a support in the form of information about doping and supplements so more individuals get insight of the risks that exist.