Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Exam Performance Throughout University Students

Abstract

Background: caffeine can be found in many types of food and beverages such as coffee beans, chocolates, and tea. Caffeine consumption could be used for different reasons. For example, healthcare providers use caffeine to reduce fatigue and cope with demanding workloads. The aim of this study is to estimate the effect of caffeine consumption on exam performance among universities students. Methodology: The study used a cross-sectional design. Students at The Hashemite University in Zarqa-Jordan from both sexes were eligible to participate by completing an electronic questionnaire. Results: A total of 145 participants participated in the study, 113 (80.7%) participants reported a usual drinking of 1-2 coffee cups per day. Most of participants (48.6%) reported that the usually sleep >7 hours when they do not drink coffee. While most of participants (40%) reported 5-7 hours of sleep when they drink coffee. Conclusion: We concluded that caffeine intake decreases the amount of sleeping hours by 2 or more hours during night for students and this effect on their concentration, but on the other hand the student’s feels more energy after drinking caffeine and this helps them to feel more awake.