Knowledge and Consumption Practice of Energy Drinks among Medical University Students in Mosul, Iraq
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35516/jjps.v17i1.1575Keywords:
Energy drinks, Tiger™, Knowledge, EDs consumption, PracticeAbstract
Objective: Energy drinks are gaining popularity, and their consumption is associated with adverse effects. This study aims to explore the level of knowledge regarding energy drinks among medical students and the practices of those students who consume these products.
Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study design was adopted for this work. The survey was distributed among students of medical colleges at the University of Mosul to assess their knowledge and practices regarding energy drinks.
Results: A total of 1298 students participated in the study, with 60% being females. Most of the students (89%) knew what energy drinks are, but only 42% knew their ingredients. Almost all the students (95%) were aware that energy drinks have adverse effects, but only a few knew about any beneficial effects these products might have. Only 30% of the participants admitted to consuming energy drinks, with more than half of those students drinking less than five cans monthly. Sugar-containing products were more favored than sugar-free ones, and Tiger™ was the most preferred brand of energy drinks among students. Forty-one percent of the energy drink-consuming students reported experiencing side effects. The knowledge of the side effects of energy drinks was the most commonly reported reason for not consuming these beverages. Older male students in their last two years of study and those living within the city were found to be more knowledgeable about energy drinks.
Conclusions: The level of knowledge regarding energy drinks was low, which should be a cause for concern, especially given the increasing popularity of energy drinks and the marketing campaigns targeting youth.
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