Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Caffeinated Products Consumption among General Population

Abstract

Caffeinated product consumption is the world most widely consumed psychoactive drug. The consumption of caffeinated product is highly prevalent among Asian countries. This study aimed to assess knowledge attitude and practice towards caffeinated product consumption. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted through online Questionnaire through the social media platform. We assessed demographic characteristics and intake of caffeine from different products like tea, coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks. Both genders were included in the study and above 18 years old, repeated and incomplete data submission were excluded from the study. A total of 273 participants replied to the survey. Out of 273 participants; 148(54.22%) were female, 125(45.78%) were male, among them 241(88.30%) participants were under the age group of 18-28 years. Multiple choice procedure was carried out to assess the different products, most preferred products are 156(59.77%) consuming coffee, 146(55.93%) consuming tea, 106(40.99%) consuming chocolate, 47(18.00%) consuming carbonated drink, 26(9.96%) consuming energy drinks and 7(2.68%) consuming caffeine from other products. The major reason for intake of caffeinated products for refreshment was 163(62.45%) and most of the participants intake while studying 115(44.06%). The Most common symptom occurred due to excessive consumption of caffeine is vomiting 30(11.49%), the study participants faced difficulties faced missing a regular intake of caffeine is headache 71(27.20%). Out of 273 participants,the majority of the participants has lack knowledge and a positive attitude towards caffeine consumption. The Majority of the study participants believe the merits of caffeinated product consumption outweigh its demerits. It was found that side effect due to the usage of caffeinated products raising exceedingly it is essential to educate the consumption product in a recommended limit in their daily life style. This study result will give an idea for upcoming research on the consumption of caffeinated products.