An evaluation of prevention initiatives by 53 national anti-doping organizations: Achievements and limitations

ConclusionResults show a discrepancy between NADOs’ self-report data and the implementation assessment. Even though the NADOs indicated otherwise, most of their education-based approaches did not address aspects of the VAS (e.g., resisting peer pressure); and only few programs were ongoing. Possible explanations might be found in the reported barriers (e.g., financial). Concrete guidelines defining multi-faceted, values-based education, and best-practice examples should be developed to indicate how to include all 5 approaches in prevention.Graphic abstract
Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research