“Understanding Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use and Healthcare Needs of Older Male Users in the UK: A Mixed Methods Study”

The overall PhD study aims to explore older males (>40 years) experiences’ of anabolic steroid use across the life course and what their healthcare and support needs are. Whilst there are no direct benefits to taking part in the study; participating in the research will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their experiences and have their healthcare and support needs voiced. This will allow for better, evidence-based responses to support older male anabolic steroid users in the UK.

The inclusion criteria are:

1. male over 40 years old;

AND EITHER:

1. current long-term use (up to forty years of anabolic androgenic steroid use history);
2. past long-term use (up to forty years of anabolic androgenic steroid use history – to include use after 40 years old);
3. new long-term use (initiated in the past five years);
4. new short-term use (initiated in the past five years).

If you would like to know more, or would like to participate, please email me at E.Hearne@ljmu.ac.uk