Assessing prevalence, knowledge and use of cognitive enhancers among university students in the United Arab Emirates: A quantitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive enhancers (CE) are often used to improve memory, alertness and cognitive capacity. These products are commercially and pharmaceutically available. Due to high academic pressure, university students are at risk of CE misuse. However, data regarding this issue are limited, especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Aims

To assess the prevalence of CE intake; evaluate students' knowledge of these substances; and identify student characteristics associated with CE usage.

Method

A cross sectional study based on a validated online survey that was distributed using university-licensed software (Qualtrics) as a direct web link via email and social media to all Medical, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing and Engineering students enrolled in six UAE universiti

SUBMITTER: Sharif S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8791475 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature