Energy drinks consumption practices among medical students of a Private sector University of Karachi, Pakistan.
Consumption of energy drinks has become popular among students and athletes over the past few years. To explore the phenomenon, a cross-sectional survey was conducted through a self-administered pilot-tested questionnaire. Frequency of energy drinks consumption was found to be 121(52%) in a sample of 233 medical students. Red bull was the most common brand consumed 101(43%). The major reasons reported for its usage were to gain/replenish energy by 36(15.4%), and studying for examination by 34(14.6%). Television was reported as the major source of information 153(66%) followed by friends 113(48%). There was a high frequency of energy drinks' consumption among medical students of a private university. There is a strong need to create awareness regarding these drinks, especially among adolescents and teenagers.
Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Asma
A
Usman
Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Swaleha Tariq
ST
Bhombal
Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ambreen
A
Jawaid
Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Samar
S
Zaki
D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D061215:Energy Drinks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D013337:Students, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
Caffeine, Energy drinks, Knowledge, Students.