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Abstract：
Energy drinks (EDs) have become a popular choice for young people seeking physical and cognitive boosts, with ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, and B vitamins aimed at improving academic, athletic, and alertness levels. However, the popularity of these drinks is also driven by low prices, taste, brand loyalty, and gendered marketing, with boys being more likely to consume them. Despite the supposed benefits, EDs have been associated with high-risk behaviours, deaths, and adverse health effects, especially those related to cardiovascular risk. Meanwhile, in Ghana, the use of EDs is on the rise. Hence, this study aimed to examine the prevalence and consumption patterns, perceptions, and factors associated with ED consumption among the youth of the Tamale Metropolis. The study was cross-sectional, consisting of 541 participants. The group consisted of 340 males and 201 females, between the ages of 15 and 45. A questionnaire was utilized to obtain data on the respondents\' consumption patterns and perceptions of EDs, as well as their socio-demographic characteristics. The results of the study indicated that a large percentage of the respondents, 98.7%, had consumed EDs before, while 78.7% currently consume them. Respondents believed that EDs provided additional energy (81.00%) and reduced stress (62.30%). However, they also perceived side effects such as insomnia (60.60%) and restlessness (51.40%). Also, the highest proportion of respondents (83.4%) had poor knowledge of EDs. They were unaware of the classification of EDs and their ingredients, side effects, and benefits. Age, marital status, level of education, work intensity, EDs served at gatherings, and knowledge of EDs was significantly associated with ED consumption (p < .05). Consumption was higher among those aged 26 to 35 years, singles, individuals with no formal education, and those with high work intensity. The high consumption was also associated with low knowledge levels. It is recommended that public health and nutrition professionals engage in further advocacy efforts to improve the youth\'s knowledge and perception of EDs in a positive manner. In addition, lawmakers should use legislation to influence consumption rates and safeguard the health of consumers.
摘要：
能量饮料（ED）已成为年轻人寻求身体和认知能力提升的热门选择，含有咖啡因等成分，牛磺酸,和B族维生素旨在提高学术水平，运动,和警觉性水平。然而,这些饮料的流行也是由低价格驱动的，味道,品牌忠诚度，和性别营销，男孩更有可能消费它们。尽管有所谓的好处，ED与高风险行为有关，死亡,以及对健康的不良影响，尤其是那些与心血管风险相关的风险。同时,在加纳,ED的使用正在增加。因此，这项研究旨在检查患病率和消费模式，感知，以及与塔马利大都市年轻人ED消费相关的因素。这项研究是横断面的，由541名参与者组成。该组由340名男性和201名女性组成，年龄在15到45岁之间。问卷被用来获取受访者的消费模式和对ED的看法的数据，以及他们的社会人口特征。研究结果表明，很大一部分受访者，98.7%,以前吃过ED，而78.7%的人目前消费它们。受访者认为ED提供了额外的能量（81.00％）和减少的压力（62.30％）。然而,他们还感觉到失眠(60.60%)和躁动(51.40%)等副作用。此外，受访者对ED的了解程度最高(83.4%)。他们不知道ED的分类和成分，副作用,和好处。年龄,婚姻状况,教育水平,工作强度,ED在聚会上服务，ED知识与ED消耗显著相关（p<0.05）。26至35岁人群的消费量较高，单打,没有受过正规教育的人，以及工作强度高的人。高消费也与低知识水平有关。建议公共卫生和营养专业人员进一步开展宣传工作，以积极的方式提高青年对ED的知识和看法。此外,立法者应该利用立法来影响消费率并保护消费者的健康。
