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Food Science and Technology Vol. 12(3), pp. 199 - 211
DOI: 10.13189/fst.2024.120305
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Knowledge and Behaviors of Dietary Supplement Consumption: A Survey of Gym Attendees in Amman
Walaa AlKasasbeh 1,*, Hatem Shlool 2, Numan Natshah 3, Bekir Erhan Orhan 4
1 Department of Administration and Curriculum, Program of Sports Management and Training, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, Middle East University, Jordan
2 Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
3 Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
4 Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul Ayd谋n University, Turkey
ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplement consumption, levels of knowledge, and associated factors among gym attendees in Amman, Jordan. The study instrument, a self-administered questionnaire, covered sociodemographic details, exercise patterns, knowledge about supplements, and behaviours related to supplement consumption. 399 participants from 35 randomly selected gyms were surveyed, revealing that 57.6% reported using dietary supplements. Usage was higher among males (72.6%) compared to females (27.4%), with the 26-30 age group exhibiting the highest usage (43.6%) and the 41+ age group the lowest (38.8%). Supplement consumption increased with academic level and employment status, with 77.4% of university degree holders and 53.9% of employed participants reporting usage. Regarding knowledge and behaviour, 83.2% of participants demonstrated adequate knowledge about dietary supplements, while 81.2% exhibited good behaviour related to supplement consumption. Males, younger individuals, frequent exercisers, and supplement consumers were likelier to have better knowledge. Employment status and reasons for bodybuilding were associated with supplement behaviour, with employed participants and those with reasons other than athletic competition showing better behaviour. Binary logistic regression revealed that gender, age, exercise frequency, bodybuilding, BMI, and supplement consumption significantly predicted knowledge levels, while employment status, the reason for bodybuilding, and supplement consumption predicted behaviour. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve knowledge and promote safe dietary supplement practices among gym attendees. Health professionals and fitness instructors should proactively provide evidence-based information and guidance regarding the selection, dosage, and potential risks associated with dietary supplements.
KEYWORDS
Knowledge, Behaviors, Dietary Supplement, Gym Attendees, Amman
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Walaa AlKasasbeh , Hatem Shlool , Numan Natshah , Bekir Erhan Orhan , "Knowledge and Behaviors of Dietary Supplement Consumption: A Survey of Gym Attendees in Amman," Food Science and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 199 - 211, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2024.120305.
(b). APA Format:
Walaa AlKasasbeh , Hatem Shlool , Numan Natshah , Bekir Erhan Orhan (2024). Knowledge and Behaviors of Dietary Supplement Consumption: A Survey of Gym Attendees in Amman. Food Science and Technology, 12(3), 199 - 211. DOI: 10.13189/fst.2024.120305.