CORRELATION BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS, RESTING HEART RATE, BODY MASS INDEX, AND BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG MEDICAL FACULTY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TETOVA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

SALIJA, Rida and RAKPI, Esra and ZHAKU, Vegim (2026) CORRELATION BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS, RESTING HEART RATE, BODY MASS INDEX, AND BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG MEDICAL FACULTY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TETOVA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION”, 20 May, 2026.

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Abstract

Psychological stress is a common issue among medical students and may negatively affect important cardiometabolic parameters such as resting heart rate, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Academic workload, emotional pressure, and lifestyle factors often contribute to increased stress levels in this population. Identifying the relationship between perceived stress and physiological parameters may help promote health and prevent early cardiovascular risk factors among students. The aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation between perceived stress level, resting heart rate, BMI, and blood pressure among students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Tetova. This study will be observational and cross-sectional and will include 40 General Medicine students, consisting of 21 males and 19 females. Data will be collected anonymously after obtaining informed consent. Stress level will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Resting heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body weight, and height will be measured for BMI calculation. Statistical analysis will be performed using Excel, SPSS, or JASP through descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis depending on data distribution. Statistical significance will be considered at p < 0.05. Expected results suggest that students with higher levels of perceived stress will present increased resting heart rate and higher blood pressure values. Additionally, a relationship between stress and BMI is expected, as well as possible gender differences. This study is expected to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of psychological stress on the cardiometabolic health of medical students and to serve as a basis for preventive strategies and the promotion of stress management in the university environment.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
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Date Deposited: 24 Sep 2026 09:56
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2026 09:56
URI: http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2487

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