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Table 2 Knowledge of list of prohibited substances (PESs) in sports among participants

From: Assessment of knowledge, perception, attitude, and use of performance-enhancing substances among students of Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt: a pilot study

List of prohibited substances in sports

True answer (Yes)

False answer (No)

Prohibition status

Anabolic steroids

122 (58.7%)

86 (41.3%)

Yes

Peptide hormones

66 (31.7%)

142 (68.3%)

Yes

Erythropoiesis stimulation agents

58 (27.9%)

150 (72.1%)

Yes

Amino Acid supplements

55 (26.4%)

153 (73.6%)

No

Diuretics

45 (21.6%)

163 (78.4%)

Yes

Caffeine

160 (76.9%)

48 (23.1%)

No

Stimulants

105 (50.5%)

103 (49.5%)

Yes

Panadol

185 (88.9%)

23 (11.1%)

No

Nutritional supplements

107 (51.4%)

101 (48.6%)

No

Energy drinks

81 (39.1)

126 (60.9)

No