Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Yukitoshi Tatsugi

Publications

• Research Article
  Investigation of the Attitudes of Japanese Physical Educational University Students toward Doping in Sports
  Author(s): Masato Takahashi, Yukitoshi Tatsugi and Tosihiko KohnoMasato Takahashi, Yukitoshi Tatsugi and Tosihiko Kohno
  
  Background: Drug abuse, most notably Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid (AAS) use, in athletes is thought to be widespread. A few drug abusers and persons who express acceptance of drug abuse in sports are known to be present in Japan as well. We investigated the state of drug abuse and attitudes toward drug abuse in sports in a Japanese physical education university from the viewpoint of anti-doping. Methods: The study sample was comprised of students attending a physical educational university in Japan. An anonymous self-completed questionnaire was given out in two classes at the beginning of the semester from 2008 until 2012, inclusive. Results for the year 2011 are given here. The questionnaire had 5 sections covering responder’s drug use, attitudes toward doping, a hypothetical situation on an athlete’s drug use, dietary supplements,.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000122

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