Sports Supplements User Profile Based on Demographic, Sports, and Psychological Variables: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access

Leticia Mera-Zouain,

José Luís Carballo, Mercedes Guilabert

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(21), P. 4481 - 4481

Published: Oct. 26, 2022

Despite the high prevalence of sports supplement (SS) use, efforts to profile users have not been conclusive. Studies report that 30-95% recreational exercisers and elite athletes use SS. Research found has mostly focused on demographic variables SS users, but little research studied psychological factors may influence The purpose this investigation was classify, describe, differentiate non-users SS, considering demographic, sports, variables. A total 554 participants completed questionnaire. Overall, 45% reported using supplements. There were significant differences regarding between men women (51% vs. 49%, p = 0.002; OR 1.799), when training 4 or more days per week (p ≤ 0.001; 1.526). Findings in Adonis Complex. These results indicate with greater concerns physical appearance, tend be 1.200). study fill a gap previous research, provide an approximate profile, including users.

Language: Английский

Sports Supplements User Profile Based on Demographic, Sports, and Psychological Variables: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access

Leticia Mera-Zouain,

José Luís Carballo, Mercedes Guilabert

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(21), P. 4481 - 4481

Published: Oct. 26, 2022

Despite the high prevalence of sports supplement (SS) use, efforts to profile users have not been conclusive. Studies report that 30-95% recreational exercisers and elite athletes use SS. Research found has mostly focused on demographic variables SS users, but little research studied psychological factors may influence The purpose this investigation was classify, describe, differentiate non-users SS, considering demographic, sports, variables. A total 554 participants completed questionnaire. Overall, 45% reported using supplements. There were significant differences regarding between men women (51% vs. 49%, p = 0.002; OR 1.799), when training 4 or more days per week (p ≤ 0.001; 1.526). Findings in Adonis Complex. These results indicate with greater concerns physical appearance, tend be 1.200). study fill a gap previous research, provide an approximate profile, including users.

Language: Английский

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