Consommation des boissons énergisante : enquête au près des adolescents à Sétif

Abstract

Objectif: Evaluation of the state of knowledge and consumption of energy drinks among adolescents in Sétif. This is a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted using selfadministered questionnaires among 250 adolescents (students from Mohamed Kirouani High School and Farhat Abbas 1 University Sétif) over a period of two months. This study shows that the sex ratio is 0.92. The most dominant age group is 19 years old. 98.8% are aware of energy drinks. 84% of the students confuse energy drinks with sports drinks. 75.6% of the students have consumed an energy drink, with a male predominance (p<0.001). Star Energie® is the most consumed brand. The majority of consumers are occasional (68%), with the main reason for consumption being the search for energy (60.3%), and 64.6% prefer to drink them at any time. Excitement and nervousness (9%), tachycardia (7.2%), and stomach aches (6.8%) are the most common side effects. Students who know the dangers of these drinks consume them more (p<0.001). The consumption of energy drinks is becoming increasingly common among adolescents, often driven by the desire to improve their physical and intellectual performance. This survey highlights the need for increased awareness and education on the risks associated with their consumption. Health authorities, healthcare professionals, and educators must collaborate to provide accurate information and recommendations. It is also crucial to establish specific legislation to regulate their use. Furthermore, it is essential to encourage additional studies to assess the long-term effects of these drinks, based on specific data