Energy drink consumption and sleep patterns among medical students in Napata college 2026

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dc.contributor.authorMohia Yasir Basher
dc.contributor.authorFainous Ahmad Omer
dc.contributor.authorKamaleldin Ismail Osman
dc.contributor.authorMohammed Al fatih Khalid
dc.contributor.authorTasabeh abdelmoniem Karar
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-27T10:01:07Z
dc.date.available2026-09-27T10:01:07Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionNapata College
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background: Sleep is a fundamental physiological function essential for cognitive processing and health. Medical students often face high academic pressure leading to sleep disturbances. To cope, many rely on energy drinks (EDs), which contain high concentrations of caffeine and stimulants that may further disrupt sleep architecture. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between energy drink consumption and sleep pattern among medical students at Napata College, Sudan. It also sought to identify consumption patterns and primary reasons for intake. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Napata College in March 2026. A sample of 349 undergraduate medical students was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected via a structured online questionnaire, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Version 26. Results: The results showed a significant reliance on EDs, with 52.3% of participants consuming them to stay awake while studying and 37.9% to overcome fatigue. Significant sleep disturbances were reported, with 25.9% unable to fall asleep within 30 minutes. A statistically significant correlation was found between ED consumption and poor sleep quality (Pearson Chi-Square = 5.431, p = 0.019). Conclusion: The study confirms a clear association between the frequent consumption of energy drinks and diminished sleep quality among medical students at Napata College. While used as a strategy to manage academic demands, EDs contribute to a cycle of sleep fragmentation and reduced cognitive recovery.
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.napata.edu.sd/handle/123456789/437
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNapata College
dc.titleEnergy drink consumption and sleep patterns among medical students in Napata college 2026
dc.typeThesis
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