Table 3 Female and male athlete non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug use
Female Total (n = 197) | Male Total (n = 75) | |
|---|---|---|
NSAID Use In Season | ||
3-7 days/week | 22 (11%) | 5 (7%) |
1-2 days/week | 43 (22%) | 13 (17%) |
1-3times/month | 73 (37%) | 22 (29%) |
Never | 59 (30%) | 35 (47%) |
NSAID Use Off Season | ||
3-7 days/week | 8 (4%) | 0 |
1-2 days/week | 23 (12%) | 7 (9%) |
1-3times/month | 85 (43%) | 21 (28%) |
Never | 81 (41%) | 47 (63%) |
Receiving NSAIDs | ||
Self-Purchased | 98 (70%) | 25 (61%) |
Coaches | 0 | 0 |
Parents | 23 (16%) | 7 (17%) |
Healthcare Professionals | 15 (11%) | 9 (22%) |
Teammates | *(*%) | 0 |
Other | *(*%) | 0 |
NSAID Dosage | ||
2 pills | 106 (83%) | 29 (74%) |
4 pills | 10 (8%) | 10 (16%) |
6+ pills | 11 (9%) | 0 |