Table 1

Frequencies and percentages of the reasons for taking performance-enhancing drugs

ReasonYesNo
To enhance my athletic performance and win an Olympic gold72 (20.75 %)275 (79.25 %)
To become one of the most successful athletes in history and be world-famous64 (18.44 %)283 (81.56 %)
To be admired by my social milieu (friends, peers, family, partner) on account of my success14 (4.03 %)333 (95.97 %)
To earn large amounts of money82 (23.63 %)265 (76.37 %)
To be much more physically attractive35 (10.08 %)312 (89.92 %)