TY  - JOUR
T1  - Sociodemographic differences, prevalence, and patterns of energy drink consumption among Jazan university students, Saudi Arabia
A1  - Ahmad Yahya Alqassim
A1  - Abdulwahab Abdoh Aqeeli
A1  - Abdullah Ahmed Alharbi
A1  - Maria Zenaida Medrano Tumambing
A1  - Anwar Mohummed Makeen
A1  - Murouj Mohammed Hakami
A1  - Atheer Ibrahim Shahar
A1  - Sara Mohammed Aljazaery
A1  - Salwa Mohammed Safhi
A1  - Nouf Adel Hakami
A1  - Nora Mohammed Ali Mahnashi
A1  - Ameera Jabber Alharisi
JF  - Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research
JO  - J Adv Pharm Educ Res
SN  - 2249-3379
Y1  - 2021
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.51847/Eoie5R3qcZ
SP  - 45
EP  - 50
N2  - Energy drinks are beverages containing a high amount of caffeine and other substances. Studies on the side effects of energy drink consumption among college students in Saudi Arabia are limited. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to determine the consumption patterns and effects of energy drinks among college students. The study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire about sociodemographic differences, prevalence, and patterns of energy drink consumption. 

A total of 458 students responded, among whom 45.31% were energy drink users. The students reported reasons for using and not using energy drinks as well as the side effects. The pleasing taste of energy drinks was the most common cause for their consumption, whereas lack of curiosity and questionable health effects were the reasons for not using them. Increased heart rate and urination were the most common side effects of energy drink consumption. A significant proportion of students at Jazan University consume energy drinks, which is almost similar to that reported in previous studies‎.
UR  - https://japer.in/article/sociodemographic-differences-prevalence-and-patterns-of-energy-drink-consumption-among-jazan-unive-xhosgccnbmyeygs
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