Caffeine Consumption among Various University Students in the UAE, Exploring the Frequencies, Different Sources and Reporting Adverse Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Table 3
Average consumption level.
Average caffeine consumption level
1 to 3 times weekly
2-3 times a day
4 to 6 times weekly
4-5 times daily
More than 5 times a day
Once daily
-value
Parameters
Total
Gender
Female
304
40
130
14
26
16
78
0.005
Male
163
10
50
3
46
16
38
College
Medical
201
22
12
50
80
27
10
0.149
Non-medical
266
28
5
66
100
45
22
When did you start taking caffeine (years)
13 to 17
210
27
92
9
31
9
42
0.153
8 to 12
77
4
28
2
16
6
21
Over 18
148
18
48
6
22
13
41
Under 8
32
1
12
1
2
4
12
Are you aware that caffeine is added to certain pain relievers?
Yes
310
27
116
13
54
29
71
0.005
No
157
23
64
4
18
3
45
Chi-square or fisher exact tests were used as appropriate.