A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Energy Drink Consumption and Its Effect on Sleep Quality Among Students of Khalsa College of Physical Education, Amritsar, Punjab

Abstract

Energy drink has become increasingly popular among young adults, with many consuming them to stay alert and focused. However, energy drink contains high level of caffeine, sugar and other stimulants that can disrupt sleep quality. Good sleep quality is cardinal to good health, and research has shown that it plays a fundamental role in immunity, learning, metabolism and other biological function. In this regard the present study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding energy drink consumption and its effect on sleep quality of student of khalsa College of physical education. The non experimental descriptive design was followed and 131 students were selected as study subject with purposive sampling technique. Self-structure knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the knowledge of students regarding the energy drink consumption and it’s effect on sleep quality. For data analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics was applied. The Karl Pearson Coefficient correlation was used to calculate correlation between knowledge regarding energy drink consumption and sleep quality shows positive correlation (r=0.645**, p<0.01). Chi square was applied to search out association of the knowledge regarding energy drink consumption and its effect on sleep quality on students with selected socio demographic variable of study subject. There was positive correlational relationship between knowledge regarding energy drink consumption and sleep quality with socio demographic variable except age and no. of cans drink per week. Energy drink consumption is a significant predictor of sleep quality among students. Public health campaigns and educational program should aim to promote health energy drink consumption habits and sleep hygiene practices.