Medical students’ use of caffeine for ‘academic purposes’ and their knowledge of its benefits, side-effects and withdrawal symptoms

Background: Caffeine is often used for its benefits, which include increased vigilance. It does have side-effects, however, such as palpitations and withdrawal symptoms that include headaches and drowsiness. Tertiary education often requires students to study for extended hours, especially during pe...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Hua Lee, Gercois P. Human, Jurie J. Fourie, Willem A.N. Louw, Carol O. Larson, Gina Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2009-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1262
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