1. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Energy Drink Consumption and Side Effects in a Cohort of Medical Students.
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Casuccio A, Bonanno V, Catalano R, Cracchiolo M, Giugno S, Sciuto V, and Immordino P
- Subjects
- Adult, Alcohol Drinking epidemiology, Cohort Studies, Female, Heart Rate drug effects, Humans, Irritable Mood drug effects, Male, Prevalence, Sex Factors, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders etiology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Universities statistics & numerical data, Young Adult, Energy Drinks adverse effects, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Students, Medical psychology
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning energy drink consumption and the prevalence of side effects among medical students. Twenty-two percent of respondents were regular users, particularly men (p < .0005). Users were younger (p = .027) and drank alcohol more frequently (p = .008) than "non-users." Forty-nine percent consumed alcohol associated with energy drinks. Forty-five percent of medical students declared side effects after energy drink consumption, such as palpitations (35%), insomnia (21%), and irritability (20%). The study confirms a large use of energy drinks among students and the occurrence of side effects. The use of energy drinks may influence the ingestion of large amounts of alcohol.
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- 2015
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