Energy Drink Consumption Status and Associated Factors among Male and Female High School Students in Deajon Area

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine factors related to the consumption of energy drinks among male and female high school students in Daejeon. The research data, derived from the self-administered questionnaire method, was collected from 664 students in fifteen high schools during the spring of 2016. A total of 542 complete questionnaires were analyzed (response rate: 79.8%). Approximately 73% of the students self-reported having consumed energy drinks, with a greater percentage of male (as opposed to female) students self-reporting as having done so. The most common reasons given for the consumption of energy drinks were to stay awake (54.8%), the good taste of the drink (28.0%), to concentrate during studying (17.2%), and to relieve fatigue (16.9%). The adverse effects were palpitation (59.3%), insomnia (35.6%), and experiencing difficulty in waking up (30.5%). More than two in three (67.8%) students who experienced adverse effects still consumed energy drinks. The average level of health consciousness was lower than 3 out of 5 points. The results of the logistic regression analyses indicated a positive relationship between monthly allowance (OR=1.01 for male and female students) and the consumption of energy drinks by both male and female students. Among the male students, freshmen (OR=0.23) were less likely to have consumed energy drinks than juniors. Male students' sleeping hours (OR=0.65) and perceived school life satisfaction scores (OR=0.63) were negatively associated with the consumption of energy drinks. In the case of female students, study hours (OR=0.83) and energy drinks consumption were negatively related. These factors affecting energy drinks consumption could be considered in the development of dietary education programs aimed at protecting high school students from the adverse health impacts of energy drinks.

Association of Unhealthy Food Practices with Nutritional Status of Adolescents

“…Throughout the study, it was found that because of less education, the majority of participants assume that energy drinks is healthy for children, teenagers and adults. By intake of energy beverages [39].…”

“…A study by Ryu SH [39], investigated the energy consumption status and related factors among male and female high school students in the Deajon area study. To test energy consumption in Daejeon high school students Sample size of 664 high school students was picked at fifteen.…”

“…Energy Drinks Consumption / Soft Drinks Consumption. Male students drink more than female students .the intake of energy drink was nice taste of energy drink 28 percent, remain alive 54 percent from the ingestion of energy drink and 17 percent concentration percentageRyu SH[39] …”

Prevalence and correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption among Korean adolescents

“…Adolescents who consume HCBs may be at higher risk of caffeine intoxication than adults [ 9 ]. Korean adolescents may be particularly vulnerable to HCB abuse and caffeine intoxication, as many rely on HCBs to stay awake or focus on studying [ 10 ]. The Korean government attempted to limit adolescents’ caffeine intake by restricting advertisements, requiring warning labels, and banning the sale of HCBs on school grounds [ 11 ].…”

WITHDRAWN: Correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption among Korean adolescents

“…Korean adolescents may be particularly vulnerable to HCB abuse and caffeine intoxication, as many rely on HCBs to stay awake or focus on studying [15,16]. As such, the Korean government attempted to limit adolescent's caffeine intake by (i) requiring warning labels, (ii) restricting advertisement, and (iii) banning the sale of HCBs on school grounds [9,10,[17][18][19].…”