Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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1 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2 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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