Trigger Factors of Consuming Tea and Coffee in University Students: Trigger Factors of Consuming Tea and Coffee

Hafiza  Madiha Jaffar; Bahisht  Rizwan; Al Noor  Naseem; Umm e Habiba  Asghar; Zabreen  Ghalib; Iram  Tariq; Gull e Raana  Najeeb; Tania  Arshad; Aisha  Ahmed; Maryam  Munir; Anum  Azhar

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.788

Authors

Hafiza Madiha Jaffar University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Bahisht Rizwan University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Al Noor Naseem University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Umm e Habiba Asghar University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Zabreen Ghalib University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Iram Tariq University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Gull e Raana Najeeb University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Tania Arshad University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Aisha Ahmed University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Maryam Munir University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Anum Azhar University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.788

Keywords:

Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), Dietary Supplement, Triggering Factors

Abstract

Consuming excessive amounts of tea and coffee can have negative effects on your health, including increased anxiety, disrupted sleep patterns, and digestive issues. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess trigger factors after consuming tea or coffee. Methods: A random sample of 150 female students from the University of Lahore willingly participated in a survey aimed at evaluating the link between tea consumption and its trigger factors. Data was collected using questionnaires comprising questions related to excessive tea or coffee consumption. Results: Results showed that participants felt anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, caffeine addiction, rapid heart rate, fatigue, headache and other symptoms after excessive tea or coffee consumption. There was an association between excessive consumption of tea or coffee as the chi-square value is significant (p= 0.025) whereas irregular menstrual cycle also shows a significant association with excessive consumption of tea or coffee (p=0.000). Conclusions: The findings show a significant association between excessive tea or coffee consumption and the trigger factors studied, including irregular menstrual cycles. This study could be used to inform public health campaigns aimed at promoting healthy beverage consumption habits.

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