Assessment of pattern for consumption and awareness regarding energy drinks among medical students

Aslam, Hafiz Muhammad; Mughal, Anum; Edhi, Muhammad Muzzammil; Saleem, Saima; Rao, Masood Hussain; Aftab, Anum; Hanif, Maliha; Ahmed, Alina; Khan, Agha Muhammad

doi:10.1186/0778-7367-71-31

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“…The most common side effects reported by ED users in our study were anxiety, thirst, restlessness, insomnia/sleeplessness, irritability, headache and vertigo/dizziness. Similar side effects were observed among ED consumers in the study conducted in America, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries [3,8,15,17,19,22,23].…”

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confidence: 82%

“…The common reasons for consuming ED reported by the participants were its taste, feeling more energetic, to boost performance during exercise and to increase concentration while studying. Other similar studies recorded similar reasons [3,4,8,15,17,19,22,24,25].…”

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confidence: 63%

“…Highly caffeinated ED has become a common attraction among youngsters, particularly because of its advertised ability to enhance energy and stamina, reduce fatigue and accelerate general performance, that is, mental and physical performance [3,6,7]. Young adults tend to consume ED while playing, studying, partying and driving to stimulate energy levels and wakefulness or sometimes, to showcase their modern and active lifestyle [8]. A number of studies have reported that 30-50 per cent of adolescents and young adults in developed and developing countries are consuming ED [8,9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Young adults tend to consume ED while playing, studying, partying and driving to stimulate energy levels and wakefulness or sometimes, to showcase their modern and active lifestyle [8]. A number of studies have reported that 30-50 per cent of adolescents and young adults in developed and developing countries are consuming ED [8,9]. A positive association between ED consumption and improved psychomotor and mental performance has been shown [8,10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A number of studies have reported that 30-50 per cent of adolescents and young adults in developed and developing countries are consuming ED [8,9]. A positive association between ED consumption and improved psychomotor and mental performance has been shown [8,10]. However, the human body does not require caffeine for proper body functioning, and caffeine, even in small doses, may stimulate cognitive performance and mood.…”

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Hossain³

et al. 2020

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PurposeThis research aimed to study patterns of energy drinks (ED) consumption among university students and to identify the determinants for their preferences.Design/methodology/approachThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 students from various departments of Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, by convenience sampling. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect data.FindingsAbout 52.3 per cent of the students were between 21 and 23 years of age, and half of them were male. More than half (53 per cent) of the students had consumed ED at least once in their lifetime. Only 22.1 per cent of these consumers had any knowledge of the ingredients in ED, and 4.3 per cent did not know the possible negative impacts. Bivariate analysis was performed to identify the variables significantly associated with ED consumption among students. The risks of ED consumption were found to be: male gender (Odds Ratio (OR) = 4.04; 95 per cent Confidence Interval (CI) = 2.36–6.92), father educated up to SSC (OR = 18.47; 95 per cent CI = 2.30–148.90) or college and above (OR = 17.01; 95 per cent CI = 2.31–135.60), smoker (OR = 3.87; 95 per cent CI = 1.61–9.35) and doing irregular physical activity (OR = 2.43; 95 per cent CI = 1.23–4.78).Originality/valueED consumption among university students is high, but their perception regarding the ingredients and potential health hazards is opaque. Therefore, it is imperative that at both community and individual levels, interventions should focus on educating and empowering individuals to make firm and positive decisions concerning their dietary habits and health.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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A Survey of Energy Drink Consumption Patterns Among College Students at a Mostly Hispanic University

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León-Arbucias

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et al. 2016

Journal of Caffeine Research

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The purpose of this study was to determine energy drink (ED) consumption patterns among Hispanic college students. We measured the prevalence and frequency of ED consumption according to gender, degree programs, and specific university-related and social situations. In addition, we assessed the frequency of consumption of EDs mixed with alcoholic beverages. A total of 508 college students from the University of Puerto Rico, the largest Hispanic institution of higher education statewide, completed an online questionnaire. Twenty-one percent of participants reported consuming EDs with the majority consuming EDs either occasionally (every 2-3 months) or at least once or twice a month. Men were found to be more likely to consume EDs than women. Undergraduate students were found less likely to consume EDs than graduate students. Most students consumed EDs while studying and during social activities. More than one-third of participants that consume EDs admitted mixing them with an alcoholic beverage. Graduate students were found to consume EDs mixed with alcohol more often. The majority of students consumed EDs occasionally and while studying. Most side effects reported after consuming EDs were similar to previous findings. The higher consumption of EDs and of EDs mixed with alcohol by students in graduate programs could be explained by a higher and more complex study load requiring longer periods of wakefulness and concentration. Future studies looking at the consumption patterns of EDs in more competitive graduate programs such as medical and/or dentistry school should be considered.

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Sleep Quality, Perceived Stress, and Caffeinated Drinks Intake in Psychiatry Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Muscatello

et al. 2017

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Background: Medical residencies are highly demanding and stressful and have been associated with mental and emotional problems. Studies that evaluated this relationship in Italian psychiatry residents are scarce. In this study, we examined sleep quality and its association with perceived stress and caffeinated beverages consumption in Italian psychiatry residents.Methods: Seventy-two PGY1–5 psychiatry residents at two University Hospitals in Italy were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale were used to determine the sleep quality and the level of daytime sleepiness (EDS). In addition, we investigated perceived stress and caffeinated drinks consumption (coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks).Results: Seventy psychiatry residents responded to the survey (97.2% response rate) (M = 34.3%, F = 65.7%; mean age = 30.5 ± 4.2 SD years). 44.3% had poor sleep quality and 15.7% had abnormal EDS. 64.3% reported significant perceived stress. Perceived stress score and coffee consumption were associated with greater likelihood of poor sleep quality.Conclusions: Psychiatry residents have high prevalence of poor sleep quality. Future longitudinal studies are needed to investigate causality and identify appropriate coping strategies and lifestyle changes aimed to improve mental health in psychiatry trainees.

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Assessment of pattern for consumption and awareness regarding energy drinks among medical students

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A Survey of Energy Drink Consumption Patterns Among College Students at a Mostly Hispanic University

Sleep Quality, Perceived Stress, and Caffeinated Drinks Intake in Psychiatry Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

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