Abstract: Caffeine is the most commonly used and abused substance around the world. If used in large amounts and over a longer period of time it may have negative effects on health of individuals. Use of caffeine containing drinks is a common practice in Saudi Arabia. This study was conducted to know the pattern of use and effects of caffeine containing drinks among students of Qassim University. A cross sectional study was conducted among two hundred students of Qassim University; including both males and females. Results of the study showed that the most favorite drink was Pepsi and Saudi coffee. Majority of the students responded that they feel more active and their work output is increased (81%). Caffeine drink decreases their sleep hours (44.8%), has an irritable mood and gastric acidity (37.8%). There was no significant difference in pattern and effect of caffeine containing drink among males, females or college of study. We recommend to conduct similar studies at larger scales and on different population groups.
Keywords: Caffeine, Pepsi, Qassim University, Public health.
Title: Pattern of Use and Effects of Caffeine Containing Drinks among Students of Qassim University
Author: Njood H. AlQaraawi MS, Walaa S AlThunayyan MS, Zainab M. AlAyed MS, Hessa A. AlSaaf MS, Jawaher M. AlQumia MS, Reem S. AlEnzi MS,Samar F. AlOufi MS, Manal A. AlMotiry MS.
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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