Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health

Perceptions on Caffeine, Smoking, and Insomnia among Nursing Students in a Private Institution in Manila

Sitti Khaira M. Abdulgani *

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines.

Mark Adrian L. Dela Cruz

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines.

Kevie Renz Perez

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines.

Reysah Jane P. Orit

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines.

Aldrin N. San Juan

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Background: Nursing student plays significant role in society in the delivery of optimum level of health. To serve their patient, they to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering patient care. Due to heavy load in nursing most college students consume caffeine to start their day since it stimulates their bodies to be more alert and focused in their daily tasks. Hence other use smoking even they are aware of its negative effect to their health. In addition, insomnia is one of major problem which involve 10 million adults suffer from it.

Purpose: The study aim to measure the perceptions of nursing students in private institutions in Manila on caffeine, smoking, and insomnia. The researchers tackled the perceptions of nursing students about caffeine, smoking, and insomnia and found out that the students were aware about the harmful effects of caffeine and smoking.

Methods: A validated questionnaire focusing on caffeine, smoking, and insomnia was administered to 265 nursing students in one College in Manila. A descriptive design utilized in this study and survey questionnaire has been administered.

Results:  The results show there are 216 female respondents who participated to the survey, or 81.51%, making up most of the respondents. In terms of age which 19-20 got the highest percentage which is 56.23 %, while age 17-18 get only 9.81%. In terms of their knowledge in effects of caffeine consumption responses showed that 139 (52.45 %) and 143 (53.96%) of the respondents strongly agree gathering a mean of 4.408.

Conclusion: Based on the results, it highlights Perception of caffeine, smoking and insomnia among nursing students and its impact in promoting awareness. Caffeine consumption rates is significantly high among nursing students as means of stimulant; the study reinforce the importance of having limit in the consumption of caffeine intake. Furthermore, the prevalence of smoking among nursing student was reinforce through seminar and trainings pertaining to control and prevention of smoking. Lastly, insomnia is one of that challenges that student experiencing, this led to poor memory retention and affection cognitive aspect.

Keywords: Caffeine, insomnia, nursing student, smoking

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