Table 3 Participants self-reported reasons for ED use
Emerging adult (n = 251) | Adult (n = 239) | Total population (N = 490) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reason for ED consumption# | Frequency | % | Frequency | % | Frequency | % |
To stay awake | 77 | 31 | 76 | 32 | 153 | 31 |
Helps to concentrate during study | 37 | 15 | 37 | 15 | 74 | 15 |
To be more alert | 5 | 2 | 66 | 28 | 71 | 14 |
To compensate for insufficient sleep | 22 | 9 | 34 | 14 | 56 | 11 |
It gives long-lasting energy all day | 24 | 10 | 31 | 13 | 55 | 11 |
Like the taste | 22 | 9 | 30 | 13 | 52 | 11 |
It quenches thirst | 17 | 7 | 21 | 9 | 38 | 8 |
It makes the user feel refreshed | 18 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 34 | 7 |
Helps with better performance in the exam | 8 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 6 |
It gives an instant energy rush | 14 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 5 |
It replenishes electrolytes after exercise | 8 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 4 |
Curiosity | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 3 |
To enable a person to enjoy an all-night party | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
Makes user feel healthy | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
To feel better after a hangover | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 |