Abstract
This scoping review aimed to explore health interventions that address excessive caffeine consumption in college students aged 18–23 years. Excess caffeine intake is associated with a range of health concerns, including neurological, cardiovascular, and behavioral issues, highlighting the need for effective interventions to mitigate its impact on overall wellness. The literature exploring interventions aimed at modifying health behaviors among the college student population is notably limited. Furthermore, there has been a lack of studies replicating interventions aimed at reducing caffeine intake. These gaps suggested the need for further investigation and exploration of reports pertaining to health promotion. The results of the literature review were synthesized based on different client education intervention modes and potential implementation strategies to adjust caffeine use in a healthy direction. Four types of behavioral intervention strategies emerged in the research: health-related courses, counseling from health care providers, stress management, and goal framing techniques. The implications of these findings can be utilized before and during the ages of 18–23 years to empower decision making about energy drink and caffeinated beverage consumption. An additional key finding of this review pertains to a lack of screening for energy drink consumption in the adolescent and college student population. Enhancing screening initiatives and employing health behavior interventions would foster greater health and wellness habits.
Recommended Citation
Leonard, M. & Evans, M. (2026). Examining Outcomes of Client Education Interventions to Reduce Caffeine Intake in the College-Age Population. James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, 13(1), 22-31.
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