%0 Journal Article
%T Suicidal tendencies and psychiatric symptoms as consequence of anabolic androgenic steroid usage among athletes in District Rawalpindi
%J JPMA: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
%D 2022
%A Khalily, Muhammad Athar
%A Khalily, Muhammad Tahir
%A Hussain, Basharat
%V 72
%N 4
%P 616-619
%X OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the possible association between suicidal tendencies and psychiatric symptoms associated with anabolic androgenic steroid usage among athletes. <br><br>METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to July 2017 in Rawalpindi and Wah Canttonment, Pakistan, after approval from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and comprised male athletes aged >18 years. Those using androgenic anabolic steroid formed group A, while the non-users were in group B. In addition to demographics, data was collected using Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation and the Symptoms Checklist-90. Data was analysed using SPSS 22. <br><br>RESULTS: Of the 60 subjects, there were 30 (50%) in each of the two groups. The majority were aged 24-26 years 41 (68.30%). Group A scored significantly higher compared to group B on suicidal ideation, had more interpersonal problems, depression, hostility, paranoia and psychoticism (p<0.05). Unemployment and low household income increased steroid usage (p<0.05). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: There was found to be a significant association of anabolic androgenic steroid use with suicidal tendencies and mental health issues.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Pakistan Medical Association
%@ 0030-9982
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.791