Perceptions of caffeine among high school students in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Paediatrics & child health Pub Date : 2025-04-11 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1093/pch/pxae109

Muhammad Akhter Hamid, Manasvi Sai Vanama, Husnain Ahmed, Sumairaa Ahmed, Atchaya Arulchelvan, Sahir Danyal Farooq, Zainab Khan, Nudrat Farheen, Muhib Shah, Masroor Sharfi

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Abstract

Objectives: This clinical cross-sectional study examines the perceptions of caffeine consumption among high school students in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The purpose of the study is to gain insight into the motives behind caffeine consumption among this population.

Methods: A total of 2273 high school students participated in the study by anonymously filling out an online questionnaire via Cognito forms. The motives behind caffeine consumption can be influenced by the perceptions students hold about caffeine and its effects.

Results: This study reveals that a high proportion (97.2%) of the surveyed high school students reported daily caffeine consumption. Over 80% of these students were consuming more than 100 mg of caffeine per day, surpassing the daily limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and policies aimed at promoting healthier caffeine consumption habits among high school students. The findings of this study have implications for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and parents in understanding adolescent caffeine consumption patterns and providing effective interventions to promote healthy habits.

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大多伦多和汉密尔顿地区中学生对咖啡因的认知。

目的：本临床横断面研究考察了大多伦多和汉密尔顿地区高中生对咖啡因摄入的认知。这项研究的目的是深入了解这一人群摄入咖啡因的动机。方法：采用Cognito在线问卷，对2273名高中生进行匿名调查。咖啡因摄入背后的动机可能受到学生对咖啡因及其作用的看法的影响。结果：本研究显示，在接受调查的高中生中，有很高比例（97.2%）的人报告每天摄入咖啡因。这些学生中超过80%的人每天摄入超过100毫克的咖啡因，超过了美国儿科学会推荐的每日限量。结论：这些发现强调了有针对性的干预和政策的必要性，旨在促进高中生更健康的咖啡因消费习惯。这项研究的发现对医疗保健专业人员、政策制定者和家长了解青少年咖啡因消费模式和提供有效的干预措施以促进健康习惯具有重要意义。

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Paediatrics & child health 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

2.10

自引率

5.30%

发文量

208

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Paediatrics & Child Health (PCH) is the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the only peer-reviewed paediatric journal in Canada. Its mission is to advocate for the health and well-being of all Canadian children and youth and to educate child and youth health professionals across the country. PCH reaches 8,000 paediatricians, family physicians and other child and youth health professionals, as well as ministers and officials in various levels of government who are involved with child and youth health policy in Canada.