Table 5.
Motivations for tobacco and caffeine consumption by gender.
| Motivation | Males n (%) | Females n (%) | p-Value (chi-square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motivation to start using tobacco | |||
| Curiosity | 19 (22.9) | 41 (32.0) | 0.472 |
| Habit formed over time | 30 (36.1) | 40 (31.3) | |
| Peer influence | 14 (16.9) | 16 (12.5) | |
| Stress relief | 20 (24.1) | 31 (24.2) | |
| Motivation for caffeine consumption | |||
| Habit formed over time | 99 (51.6) | 200 (46.5) | 0.081 |
| To wake up in the morning | 33 (17.2) | 59 (13.7) | |
| To relieve discomfort (headache, irritation) | 7 (3.6) | 42 (9.8) | |
| To stay awake during the day | 26 (13.5) | 83 (19.3) | |
| To lose weight | 2 (1.0) | 4 (0.9) | |
| To enhance mental performance | 18 (9.4) | 30 (7.0) | |
| To enhance physical performance | 7 (3.6) | 12 (2.8) | |