Caffeine Consumption Patterns and Public Awareness and Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Survey

Ruofei Huang

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.AU28322

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Caffeine Consumption Patterns and Public Awareness and Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Survey

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Caffeine Consumption Patterns and Public Awareness and Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Survey

Ruofei Huang ^1*

¹ Vanke Meisha Academy

^*Corresponding author: rubyhuang0922@163.com

Published on 23 October 2025

TNS Vol.144

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-441-0

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-442-7

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Abstract

Caffeine is among the most consumed psychoactive substances worldwide, with well-documented benefits –such as reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases --and risks, including sleep disturbances and other side effects. It has become integral to daily life, and consumption patterns vary across population groups and over time. This study investigated caffeine consumption pattern in coastal China through a comprehensive online questionnaire. The survey assessed demographics, consumption behaviors, knowledge, attitudes, and perceived effects. A total of 481 valid responses were collected from individuals aged 12 years and older without restrictions on gender, education, or occupation. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests, independent-sample t-tests, ANOVA, kruskal–wallis tests and regression models, as appropriate. Findings revealed that caffeine consumption was widespread and significantly associated with younger age groups and metropolitan residence. Student reported relatively higher energy drink use, which non-students consumed more coffee and tea. Importantly, higher knowledge and concern about caffeine were linked to regular use, indicating that awareness may reflect lived experience and self-regulation rather than acting as a deterrent. This study highlights the complexity of caffeine-related behaviors and underscore the need for targeted health strategies that address the specific motivations and contexts of different consumer groups. This study contributes valuable evidence for scholars, public health education, and local policy initiatives in Chinese context.

Keywords:

coffee consumption, public health, cross sectional survey, health belief model

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Huang,R. (2025). Caffeine Consumption Patterns and Public Awareness and Attitudes: A Cross Sectional Survey. Theoretical and Natural Science,144,71-78.

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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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