Análise de transtornos dismórficos corporais e fatores associados em adultos praticantes de treinamento de força

The present study verified and compared the prevalence of muscular dysmorphia in strength training practitioners from two cities in southern Brazil (POA and CXS). 154 individuals (30.4 ±6.5 years) who had been training for at least 24 months with a minimum frequency of 3x / week were assessed using the body mass index, the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale, Drive for Muscularity Scale, Complexity Questionnaire Adonis and Column Scale of 9 Silhouettes. In the assessment of signs of vigorexia, the Adonis Complex Questionnaire and 9 Silhouettes Column Scale showed differences in the total score of the 9 Silhouettes Column Scale (p<0.01), but not in the qualitative assessment. Through the same scale, both groups showed high signs of vigorexia (42% POA - 28% CXS). The Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale showed a difference in 3 of the 5 domains, in addition to the total score, where the POA group was superior in muscle satisfaction (p=0.03) and the CXS group in substance use (p<0.01) and injuries (p=0.02), in addition to the total score (p=0.04). In the Drive for Muscularity Scale, the results showed relevant differences (p<0.01), with a higher score for CXS in the behavior guided by muscularity and in body image guided by muscularity, in addition to the total score. Thus, the results showed that both regions studied have a high prevalence of muscular dysmorphia and dependence on physical exercise. In addition, the CXS group showed greater use of substances to gain muscle mass.