Relationship between Energy Drinks Consumption and Academic Performance among King Saud bin Abdulaziz University Students; Al Ahsa- kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||||
| Volume 36, Issue 1, February 2025 PDF (684.2 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.418145 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Hend Mohamed Elazazy1; Fatima Abdullah Alabrahim2; Noor Ali Alhumidi3; Balqees Saleh Alshagag4; Layla Essa Alshaikh2; Yasmin Munir Al Salman2; Muran Waleed Alwasmi4; Sarah yousef Alibrahim5 | ||||
| 11 Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science, Al-Ahsaa Saudi Arabia. 2 King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia. 3 Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt. | ||||
| 2King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia Intern students, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science, Al-Ahsaa Saudi Arabia. | ||||
| 3Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science, Al-Ahsaa Saudi Arabia. 2 King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia. | ||||
| 4King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia. Intern students, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science, Al-Ahsaa Saudi Arabia. | ||||
| 52 King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia. Intern students, College of Nursing, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Science, Al-Ahsaa Saudi Arabia. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Energy drinks are drinks used to stimulate and energize mental and physical activity. Energy drinks have become increasingly popular among students in recent years, who often consume them to help combat fatigue, increase alertness, and try to boost academic performance. As a result, it can affect academic performance in a negative manner. Aim of the Study: assess the relationship between ED consumption and academic performance among KSAU students AlAhsa. Setting: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science. Study Design: A cross-sectional, quantitative study utilizing surveys and academic records. Subjects: 417 undergraduate students aged 18-25 years who enrolled at KSAU-AlAhsa. Tool: A self-reported questionnaire which comprises two main parts: Part I Bio-Socio-demographic data of the students Part II: ED consumption data: which include 14 question related to consumption of ED containing caffeine. Results: 27.58% of the KSAU students consuming energy drinks, Red Bull and Code Red are most consumed ED, 45.08 % of the students experience side effects of consuming drinks like; Palpitation, Hand shaking and or Inability to sleep. Students consumed ER has lower GPA. Conclusions: A significant proportion of students consume ED to manage academic stress such as Red Bull and code red, which cause side effects and affect negatively their academic performance. Recommendation: Awareness campaigns to clarify health risks associated with excessive energy drink consumption. Further research needed to assess the direct health impacts of prolonged energy drink use. Peer-led programs; promoting healthier alternatives and stress management techniques in educational institutions | ||||
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