Scholarly Article
Energy Drinks Consumption and Awareness Among Secondary School Students in Benghazi- Libya
Hajer Omar, Asma Omar, Aisha Muhammed, Mahmoud Elderbi
2021-02-11 · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences · University of Tripoli Alahlia
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Recently consumption of energy drinks has become popular among young people especially athletes and students. In this study we investigate the consumption frequency and pattern among secondary school students. Methods: 480 secondary school students were participated in this study. Data was gathered using a self-response questionnaire that mainly focused on the patterns of consumption and knowledge of the students about energy drinks effects among consumers. Results: Out of 480 students, 165 (34.38%) of the participants were consumers, while 315 (65.63%) were none consumers. The result showed that the majority of the consumers (65.63%) have adequate knowledge about physical and mental effects of energy drinks. However, 63.54%of them do not know the ingredients of the energy drinks. Conclusion: About one third of the participants were energy drinks consumers, most of them were not a regular consumer. Our study shows a good knowledge about energy drinks physical and mental effects among participants.
Keywords
Energy Drinks, Caffeine, Consumption Patterns
Citation Details
AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 116-121