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Association between caffeine use disorder and socio-demographic characteristics (sex, employment and smoking status) of Quezon City residents: An analytical cross-sectional study

Charlotte Basubas | Rossana Mae C. Barrios | Daniel Matthew H. Batallones | Aleda Toni R. Bautista | Joshua Ivan Muhammed C. Bana | Faye Dominique C. Banogon | Ma. Justinne M. Bantiling | Loise Mae D. Baraero | Jose Ronilo G. Juangco | Ralph Cylon Jacinto

Discipline: Health

 

Abstract:

Introduction Caffeine use disorder (CUD), a problematic caffeine use pattern, is yet to be recognized under DSM-5 and is under consideration for further research. This study aimed to determine if the sex, employment status, and smoking status of Quezon City residents aged 18 years old and above are associated with CUD, and to determine the mean daily caffeine consumption (MDCC) of caffeinated products and the proportion of individuals meeting the CUD criteria. Methods A total of 334 respondents accomplished the online survey that collected socio-demographic information and evaluated CUD using an 8-point Caffeine Consumption Questionnaire (CCQ). Results The study population was mostly composed of females, unemployed, and non-smokers. Results showed that 17% of respondents have CUD, that brewed coffee was most consumed daily, the MDCC of the study population was 158.31 mg; and females were at an increased risk for CUD, while nonsmokers and unemployed individuals were at reduced risk. Conclusion The proportion of Quezon city residents that have CUD is at 17%, consuming an average of 158.31 mg of coffee daily, with brewed coffee being consumed most. Female residents are at an increased risk of having CUD, while nonsmokers and unemployed individuals are at a decreased risk.