Energy drinks consumption in Erbil city: A population based study

Asaad, Yassin A.

doi:10.15218/zjms.2017.020

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“…Findings from our survey analysis showed that 45% of respondents tried ED at least once in their life, with more than half consuming it on a regular basis. These results were in accordance with those reported on ED consumption among young adults in several studies conducted in nearby Middle Eastern countries, including Turkey [11], Iraq [23], and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [22], with approximately half of surveyed college students reporting ever consuming ED. Nevertheless, the rate of ED consumption amongst university students in the current study was lower than those reported in two previous studies conducted in Lebanon, (64%) [8] and (77%) [38], and much lower than those reported in UAE (92%) [24].…”

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“…In parallel, there has been a growing interest to assess the prevalence of this drinking behavior amongst young adults enrolled in colleges within several countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Findings from MENA countries showed that the rates of ED consumption varied between 50% to 64% in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) [1,22], Iraq [23], and Lebanon [8], with the prevalence of this drinking behavior reaching as high as 92% of college students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) [24]. The high rates of ED consumption reported in MENA countries raise serious concerns as to the potential implications of this drinking behavior on the health and safety of young adults [24,25].…”

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Energy drinks consumption and perceptions among University Students in Beirut, Lebanon: A mixed methods approach

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BackgroundEnergy drinks (ED) are caffeine-and sugar-rich beverages with other ingredients that are marketed for their energy-boosting and performance-enhancing effects. The consumption of these drinks, with and without alcohol, is dramatically increasing worldwide, despite the reported side effects and potential harms to consumers. Few studies, to date, have explored the perceptions and experiences of young adults towards these beverages.

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Energy drinks consumption and perceptions among University Students in Beirut, Lebanon: A mixed methods approach

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“…( 12 ) This obtained result of a high prevalence of energy drinks consumption among students in Jordan is consistent with similar studies conducted worldwide, as it has been reported that energy drinks consumption prevalence was around 50 % among students in Australia, ( 19 ) Italy, ( 35 ) the United States, ( 2 ) and Canada ( 36 ) (48, 56⋅2, and 63 %, respectively). Similar research conducted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region showed that energy drinks are consumed by 42⋅7 % of Iraqis, particularly young adults, ( 37 ) 52⋅6 % of Saudi Arabian medical students, ( 38 ) and 63⋅6 % of Lebanese students. ( 17 ) A higher percentage was reported in the United Arab Emirates, as more than 90 % of the students reported using energy drinks.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of energy drinks consumption among university students in Jordan

Thiab,

Barakat,

Nassar

et al. 2023

J Nutr Sci

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Energy drinks gained popularity after the launch of Red Bull in 1997. Different brands are now available and young adults mainly consume these drinks. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude, and perception of energy drink consumption among university students in Jordan. A validated online survey was used to collect the required data, extracted from Google Forms into an Excel spreadsheet and statistically analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24.0. A nationally representative sample of university students with a mean age of 22⋅2 ± 3⋅9 years (n 749) was obtained. The participating students demonstrated a neutral level of knowledge about energy drinks, as the mean score of knowledge = 7⋅1 ± 2⋅2 (out of 12), with 66 % (n 498) of them having consumed energy drinks and experienced their effects. Generally, the study's participants demonstrated a neutral attitude towards energy drinks and 70⋅5 % (n 528) acknowledged that energy drinks increase activity, but more than 70 % of them believed that energy drinks have harmful side effects. It was found that there is a significant (P-value <0⋅5) positive correlation between knowledge score and female gender, studying a medical major, and monthly income. The main reasons for consuming energy drinks were reported to be: to stay awake for longer, help study, and become more energetic. There is a need for more structured awareness campaigns to warn students about the possible side effects of these products in order to reduce the consumption and popularity of these drinks among students.

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A Study on Consumer Behaviour Towards Energy Drinks Among College Students

Raghani

2022

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Since 1997, when Red Bull made its debut in the market, energy drink consumption has continued to increase. Energy drinks are marketed to young adults, yet there is little research about how energy drinks are consumed in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, among college students. The purpose of this study was to track college students' consumption patterns of energy drinks. The data was collected randomly from 500 college students. The collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to identify the potential reasons for the consumption of energy drinks and the most popular energy drink among college students. It was found that energy drink consumption is common among college students, especially if they are sleep-deprived, if they need extra energy during study sessions also when driving an automobile for such an extended time. The findings from this study revealed that Redbull is clearly leading the energy drink market among the competitors. As it has more recall value than other brands in the segment, it clearly hits the right spot. The brand Redbull is very strong and effective. Yet there are some things which can be improved like high price, taste of the drink can be better and Redbull can provide more clear information about the ingredients used in the product as consumers give more importance to those factors while purchasing Redbull.

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Energy drinks consumption in Erbil city: A population based study

Cited by 5 publications

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Energy drinks consumption and perceptions among University Students in Beirut, Lebanon: A mixed methods approach

Energy drinks consumption and perceptions among University Students in Beirut, Lebanon: A mixed methods approach

Knowledge, attitude, and perception of energy drinks consumption among university students in Jordan

A Study on Consumer Behaviour Towards Energy Drinks Among College Students

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