KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFECTS OF CONSUMPTIONOF CAFFEINATED ENERGY DRINKS AMONG STUDENTS INFEDERALUNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE (FUNAAB), ABEOKUTA.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Recently, there has been a global drive for increased awareness of diet-related non
communicable diseases. Poor dietary habits, increased consumption of sugar-sweetened
beverages and the effect of excess caloric intake are documented among adolescents and young
adults. Caffeinated energy drinks have gained widespread popularity as a quick energy-boosting
solution. This study was designed to assess the multifaceted implications of consuming
caffeinated energy drinks on health and wellness, with a particular focus on the nursing
profession.
A cross-sectional study was conducted to obtain information from 435 students of the Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, who were selected using the multi-stage sampling method,
using a 33-item self-administered questionnaire consisting 4 sections in accordance with the
study objectives. A total of 435 responses was gotten and statistically analyzed using the
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and presented using tables, charts and percentage.
The result of the study showed good knowledge of caffeinated energy drinks. Majority of the
respondents stated their reasons for consumption of these drinks and some of its implications on
their health and wellness. There was a significant relationship between majority of the
sociodemographic characteristics and reasons for consumption (p=
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