Trigger Factors of Consuming Tea and Coffee in University Students

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.