Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal
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Resumo: | Introduction: Energy drinks are youth-targeted beverages that contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulants. A number of deleterious health effects associated with consumption of these drinks have already been reported. Despite the health concerns, energy drinks research has been sparse, especially at younger ages. The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of energy drinks consumption and patterns of use among adolescents.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study of students aged between 11 – 17 years-old attending four public schools in Braga, cluster sampled. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to access sociodemographic data, self-reported academic performance as well as energy drinks consumption patterns, attitudes, awareness and associated symptoms.Results: In a total of 1414 adolescents studied (mean age 15.1 ± 1.5 years; 53.9% were females), 56.7% reported to have used energy drinks at least once (62.5% in males; 52.1% in females). Of those, 34% described a regular consumption (at least once a month) and 14.1% a weekly consumption. The most common reasons for energy drinks consumption were the pleasant taste (49%), desire to increase global energy (35%) or sports performance (33%). On average, energy drinks users were older compared with non-users. Energy drinks consumption was associated with male gender and with self-reported worse academic performance. Approximately onethird experienced at least one symptom after consumption. In addition, 39.9% of energy drinks consumers reported mixing those with alcohol.Discussion: Consumption of energy drinks has been increasing. The prevalence found for its consumption in this study is similar to that reported in the literature. Knowledge about motivation, general awareness of the risks or other variables related to consumption of these drinks might allow a better characterization of this behavior.Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of energy drinks consumption among adolescents from a city in Northern Portugal, with self-reported symptoms after consumption and common concomitant use of alcohol. |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern PortugalPadrões de Consumo de Bebidas Energéticas em Adolescentes Portugueses de Uma Cidade do Norte de PortugalAdolescentEnergy DrinksPortugalAdolescenteBebidas EnergéticasPortugalIntroduction: Energy drinks are youth-targeted beverages that contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulants. A number of deleterious health effects associated with consumption of these drinks have already been reported. Despite the health concerns, energy drinks research has been sparse, especially at younger ages. The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of energy drinks consumption and patterns of use among adolescents.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study of students aged between 11 – 17 years-old attending four public schools in Braga, cluster sampled. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to access sociodemographic data, self-reported academic performance as well as energy drinks consumption patterns, attitudes, awareness and associated symptoms.Results: In a total of 1414 adolescents studied (mean age 15.1 ± 1.5 years; 53.9% were females), 56.7% reported to have used energy drinks at least once (62.5% in males; 52.1% in females). Of those, 34% described a regular consumption (at least once a month) and 14.1% a weekly consumption. The most common reasons for energy drinks consumption were the pleasant taste (49%), desire to increase global energy (35%) or sports performance (33%). On average, energy drinks users were older compared with non-users. Energy drinks consumption was associated with male gender and with self-reported worse academic performance. Approximately onethird experienced at least one symptom after consumption. In addition, 39.9% of energy drinks consumers reported mixing those with alcohol.Discussion: Consumption of energy drinks has been increasing. The prevalence found for its consumption in this study is similar to that reported in the literature. Knowledge about motivation, general awareness of the risks or other variables related to consumption of these drinks might allow a better characterization of this behavior.Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of energy drinks consumption among adolescents from a city in Northern Portugal, with self-reported symptoms after consumption and common concomitant use of alcohol.Introdução: As bebidas energéticas contêm elevadas quantidades de cafeína e outros estimulantes, sendo especialmente publicitadas para jovens. Diversos efeitos nocivos associados com o seu consumo têm sido reportados. Não obstante, a investigação nesta área é escassa, em particular nos mais jovens. O objetivo primário do estudo foi determinar a prevalência e padrões de consumo de bebidas energéticas em adolescentes.Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal de indivíduos entre os 11 - 17 anos, alunos em quatro escolas públicas, em Braga. Utilizou-se um questionário de autopreenchimento para obter dados sociodemográficos, rendimento escolar auto reportado, padrão de consumo de bebidas energéticas, assim como atitudes, crenças e sintomas associados.Resultados: Dos 1414 adolescentes estudados (idade média de 15,1 ± 1,5 anos; 53,9% raparigas), 56,7% referiram consumo prévio de bebidas energéticas (62,5% nos rapazes; 52,1% nas raparigas). Destes, 34% reportaram consumo regular, semanal em 14,1%. Os motivos mais comuns para consumo foram sabor (49%), aumento da energia (35%) ou do rendimento desportivo (33%). Em média, os consumidores de bebidas energéticas eram mais velhos comparativamente com não consumidores. Consumo de bebidas energéticas associou-se com género masculino e menor rendimento escolar. Cerca de um terço (30,6%) referiu pelo menos um sintoma após o consumo. Adicionalmente, 39,9% reportaram consumo conjunto com álcool.Discussão: O consumo de bebidas energéticas tendo vindo a crescer. A prevalência encontrada para o seu consumo neste estudo é similar à encontrada na literatura. O conhecimento da motivação, consciencialização dos riscos ou outras variáveis relacionadas com o seu consumo poderá contribuir para uma melhor caracterização deste comportamento.Conclusão: Demonstrou-se uma elevada prevalência de consumo de bebidas energéticas entre adolescentes de uma cidade do Norte de Portugal, sendo frequente a ocorrência de sintomas após o consumo e o uso concomitante com álcool.Ordem dos Médicos2018-04-30info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/mswordapplication/mswordapplication/mswordapplication/pdfhttps://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403oai:ojs.www.actamedicaportuguesa.com:article/9403Acta Médica Portuguesa; Vol. 31 No. 4 (2018): April; 207-212Acta Médica Portuguesa; Vol. 31 N.º 4 (2018): Abril; 207-2121646-07580870-399Xreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPengporhttps://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/5410https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/5411https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/9505https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/9551https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/9889https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/9890https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/10029https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9403/10215Direitos de Autor (c) 2018 Acta Médica Portuguesainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMartins, AlbinoFerreira, CarmoSousa, DinisCosta, Sandra2022-12-20T11:05:45Zoai:ojs.www.actamedicaportuguesa.com:article/9403Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T16:19:42.772603Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal Padrões de Consumo de Bebidas Energéticas em Adolescentes Portugueses de Uma Cidade do Norte de Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal Martins, Albino Adolescent Energy Drinks Portugal Adolescente Bebidas Energéticas Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Consumption Patterns of Energy Drinks in Portuguese Adolescents from A City in Northern Portugal |
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Martins, Albino |
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Martins, Albino Ferreira, Carmo Sousa, Dinis Costa, Sandra |
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Ferreira, Carmo Sousa, Dinis Costa, Sandra |
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Martins, Albino Ferreira, Carmo Sousa, Dinis Costa, Sandra |
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Adolescent Energy Drinks Portugal Adolescente Bebidas Energéticas Portugal |
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Adolescent Energy Drinks Portugal Adolescente Bebidas Energéticas Portugal |
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Introduction: Energy drinks are youth-targeted beverages that contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulants. A number of deleterious health effects associated with consumption of these drinks have already been reported. Despite the health concerns, energy drinks research has been sparse, especially at younger ages. The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of energy drinks consumption and patterns of use among adolescents.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study of students aged between 11 – 17 years-old attending four public schools in Braga, cluster sampled. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to access sociodemographic data, self-reported academic performance as well as energy drinks consumption patterns, attitudes, awareness and associated symptoms.Results: In a total of 1414 adolescents studied (mean age 15.1 ± 1.5 years; 53.9% were females), 56.7% reported to have used energy drinks at least once (62.5% in males; 52.1% in females). Of those, 34% described a regular consumption (at least once a month) and 14.1% a weekly consumption. The most common reasons for energy drinks consumption were the pleasant taste (49%), desire to increase global energy (35%) or sports performance (33%). On average, energy drinks users were older compared with non-users. Energy drinks consumption was associated with male gender and with self-reported worse academic performance. Approximately onethird experienced at least one symptom after consumption. In addition, 39.9% of energy drinks consumers reported mixing those with alcohol.Discussion: Consumption of energy drinks has been increasing. The prevalence found for its consumption in this study is similar to that reported in the literature. Knowledge about motivation, general awareness of the risks or other variables related to consumption of these drinks might allow a better characterization of this behavior.Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of energy drinks consumption among adolescents from a city in Northern Portugal, with self-reported symptoms after consumption and common concomitant use of alcohol. |
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