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PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched from database inception to August 2025, with additional screening of Google Scholar and grey literature. Cross-sectional studies reporting ED consumption among undergraduate students were included. Three reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fifty-eight studies were included. The pooled prevalence of ED consumption among undergraduate students was 49.6% (95% CI: 39.8%\u201359.5%), although substantial heterogeneity was observed (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      = 99.6%). Subgroup analyses showed the highest prevalence in Africa (61%), followed by Asia (50%), North America (47%), and Europe (37%). Common motivations for consumption included staying awake, enhancing academic performance, and improving energy levels, while peer influence, marketing, affordability, and availability were identified as important contributing factors. Reported adverse effects primarily involved cardiovascular, neurological, and psychological symptoms. Overall, ED consumption appears to be common among undergraduate students and is associated with behavioural and environmental factors and a range of self-reported adverse effects. 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