Relationship Between the Frequency of Energy Drink Consumption and Sleep Time by Sex Among Korean Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis Using National Survey Data.

This article examines the association between the frequency of energy drink consumption and insufficient sleep among Korean adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, analyzing data from the 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS) conducted in 2022. The study found that approximately 9% of both male and female students frequently consumed energy drinks, and frequent consumption was significantly associated with higher odds of insufficient sleep, with a stronger effect observed in female students (adjusted odds ratio 3.25) compared to male students (adjusted odds ratio 2.15). The research highlights that insufficient sleep among adolescents is linked to various sociodemographic, behavioral, and mental health factors, and underscores the need for public health interventions to reduce energy drink consumption and promote healthy sleep habits. The study is grounded in Pender’s Health Promotion Model and notes limitations including its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data.