Awad S. Alsamghan1, Rishi K. Bharti2, Ahmed A. M. Alshbqe3, Rasha M. S. Alahmari4, Abdullah S. M. Alqahtani5, Faris A. N. Ayidh6, Leen A. S. Sarhan7, Ahmed M. Awwadh8
BACKGROUND
New studies has revealed the consumption of energy drinks as a common, linked with potential risky hyperactivity/inattention behaviour among the adolescent and especially college students.
To assess the prevalence of the energy drinks consumption and to evaluate hyperactivity/inattention behaviour symptoms among the adolescent intermediate and high school male and female students in Abha city.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A cross-sectional study. The self-administered questionnaires were distributed among students who were studying in the intermediate and high school. Schools were randomly selected and all students (N=602) participated with consent. Total sample size included 602 students, 50% students from intermediate school and 50% students from high school. The tools used in the present study to collect the information from the students were a structured standardised questionnaire includes the basics characteristic, demographic and consumption of energy drinks related information.
RESULTS
Prevalence of the energy drinks consumption among students studying in intermediate and high school level was 303 (50.3%). Male 162 (53.3%) are more consuming energy drinks than female 141 (46.7%). Students who are studying in high school (56.1%) drinking more energy drinks than students (43.9%) in higher level. Mean score of SDQ was 21.53±5.414 falling in abnormal category. Mean±SD score of the hyperactivity subscale of the SDQ was 3.76±1.980. Female students 66 (21.9%), p=0.162 are more likely to score hyperactivity subscale compared to male students 52 (17.3%) (Table 1). Bivariate logistic regression analysis (Table 2) revealed that there was a significance association found with risk of hyperactivity/inattention (OR=2.47, 95% Cl=1.61, 3.78) who consumed energy drinks. Most of the types of energy drinks types were associated with hyperactivity as regression analysis results shown. No association observed with study levels.
CONCLUSION
Energy drinks consumption among students of Abha City studying in high school and intermediate has been seen very high. Parents need to be more educated about the potential risk of energy drinks. Bottles should be labelled with content information and its health effects so that students can take more precautions. Health authorities can play very vital role in executing the health campaigns and programs related to harmful effects of energy drinks.
