تأثير إجهاد الامتحان على مؤشر كتلة الجسم لدى طلاب الكليات الطبية في الجامعة الوطنية الخاصة

رغداء لحدو; اسيل الحافظ; تولين ديكي; دلع حويجة; حلا بارودي; هيا العساف; ِشهد رجب

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20117186

Authors

Dr. Raghda Lahdo Al Wataniya Private University
Assil Alhafez Al Wataniya Private University
Toleen Dilki Al Wataniya Private University
Dalaa Hwaijeh Al Wataniya Private University
Hala Baroudi Al Wataniya Private University
Haya Alassaf Al Wataniya Private University
Shahd Rajab Al Wataniya Private University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20117186

Keywords:

Exam stress, Cortiso, Body Mass Index, Students

Abstract

Stress refers to the body's response to overwhelming pressures that exceed one's capacity to manage various demands. Stress leads to several physiological disorders; therefore, this study investigates the effect of exam stress on plasma levels of Cortisol and Body Mass Index (BMI), among 40 medical students at Al-Wataniya Private University. These parameters were assessed 11 weeks prior to the final exams (Pre-exams) and on the day of exams (during exams). Cortisol was increased significantly during-exams compared to pre-exams period, which could potentially increase the risk of metabolic diseases. While BMI distribution was close in both periods, suggesting stress-BMI relationship may depend on individual stress coping mechanisms, and lifestyle of student

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