The Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Sleep Quality among Teenagers in Lahore, Pakistan: Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Sleep Quality among Teenagers

Mashta Ikram; Maryam Hameeda; Ayesha Fatima; Waleeja Naeem; Rabiya Nadeem; Asma Akmal; Naveen Akram

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v6i9.3273

Authors

Mashta Ikram Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Maryam Hameeda Department of Nutrition and Health Promotion, University of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan
Ayesha Fatima Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Yashfeen College of Allied Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Waleeja Naeem Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Rabiya Nadeem Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan
Asma Akmal Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Rashid Latif Khan University, Lahore, Pakistan
Naveen Akram Department of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design, Allama Iqbal Open University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i9.3273

Keywords:

Caffeine, Sleep Quality, Teenagers, Sleep Disorders, Health

Abstract

Caffeine, a widely consumed stimulant, is prevalent among teenagers, particularly through beverages like tea, coffee, energy drinks, and soft drinks. As sleep is vital for physical and mental development in teenagers, increased caffeine intake may adversely affect their sleep quality. However, limited research exists on this association within the Pakistani context, particularly in urban centers. Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between caffeine consumption and sleep quality among teenagers in Lahore. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 teenagers aged 13–19 years from selected schools and colleges in Lahore. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that incorporated the Caffeine Consumption Questionnaire (CCQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The CCQ assessed the frequency and quantity of caffeine intake, while the PSQI evaluated the participants’ sleep quality. Participants were grouped based on caffeine consumption levels (low, moderate, high). Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, was performed using SPSS to determine associations. Results: Many teens regularly consumed caffeine through tea or coffee, as revealed in our findings, which showed that 45.5% of teens consumed it daily and 31% consumed it frequently. The research showed that 68% of participants get poor sleep according to PSQI results, which indicates serious public health risks. Conclusions: The analysis revealed caffeine consumption led to poor sleep quality for teenagers according to research data.

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