Table 2

- Participants knowledge about anabolic steroids.

QuestionsCorrect answerCorrect (%)Incorrect (%)I do not know (%)
K1 Using anabolic steroids requires medical assessmentsCorrect77 (63.6)17 (14)27 (22.3)
K2 Anabolic steroids must be prescribed by a physicianCorrect71 (58.7)19 (15.7)31 (25.6)
K3 Treating a disease with anabolic steroids needs an accurate doseCorrect80 (66.1)11 (9.1)30 (24.8)
K4 Anabolic steroids are not safeCorrect58 (47.9)21 (17.4)42 (34.7)
K5 Misuse of anabolic steroids can cause long-term side effectsCorrect87 (71.9)10 (8.3)24 (19.8)
K6 Anabolic steroids can cause infertilityCorrect68 (56.2)16 (13.2)37 (30.6)
K7 Anabolic steroids can cause hepatotoxicityCorrect60 (49.6)22 (18.2)39 (32.2)