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Table 6 Relationship between gender and reasons for using supplements among fitness athletes

From: Prevalence of supplement usage and related attitudes and reasons among fitness athletes in the gyms of Kashan and its relationship with feeding behavior: a cross-sectional study

Reasons for the use of supplements

Gender

p-value

Female (%)

Male (%)

I use supplements to compensate for my nutritional deficiencies.

42.1

64.8

0.003

I use supplements to prevent fatigue and to do long-term training.

54.6

75.5

0.003

I use supplements to increase my muscle mass.

45.3

81.8

0.000

I use supplements to improve accuracy and focus.

30.7

51.1

0.007

I use supplements to reduce my stress.

9.3

24.4

0.013

I use supplements to increase my speed and agility.

36.5

50.7

0.138

I use supplements to improve the appearance of my body.

49.2

73.2

0.001

I use supplements to speed up the body’s recovery after sports activities.

57.8

80.7

0.001

I use supplements to strengthen my immune system.

55.5

72.6

0.018

I use supplements to improve my health.

50.7

52.7

0.803

I use supplements because of others’ advice.

11.1

22.4

0.058