우리나라 청소년의 고카페인 에너지 음료 섭취와 자살생각과의 관련성

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between intaking high caffeine energy drink and suicidal ideation in the Korean adolescents. Methods: This study used data drawn from Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web_Based Survey in 2015. A total data of 66,068(33,374 middle school students and 32,694 high school students) were included in this analysis. Chi-square test, univariate and multivariate logistic regression were conducted with the use of SAS 9.3. Results: After adjusted variables of associated with suicidal ideation, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that intaking highly caffeine energy drink has a significant effect on suicidal ideation(middle school students, 1~2 times per week: OR=1.24, 3~4 times per week: OR=1.88, 5~6 times per week: OR=2.20, everyday: OR=2.66, high school students, 1~2 times per week: OR=1.26, 3~4 times per week: OR=1.84, 5~6 times per week: OR=2.42, everyday: OR=3.89). Conclusion: This study strongly suggests that it needs implementation of health education and provision of information about intaking adequate amount of high caffeine energy drink and its side effect. It is necessary that regulation and polices about the risks of intaking high caffeine drinks should have to be taken.

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