%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of Stress and Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Medical Students at Joseph KI-ZERBO University
%A Anna Thiam
%A Jonas Koudougou Kologo
%A Eliezer Yalguia&#185
%A Caleb Tindano
%A Georges Christian Rosario Millogo
%A Boubacar Bague
%A Larissa Kagamb&#233
%A ga
%A Nobila Valentin Yam&#233
%A ogo
%A Patrice Zabsonr&#233
%A Dieu-Donn&#233
%A Ouedraogo
%A Andr&#233
%A Samadoulougou
%J World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases
%P 298-315
%@ 2164-5337
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/wjcd.2025.156025
%X <b>Objective:</b> To evaluate the level of stress and cardiovascular risk factors among medical students at Joseph KI-ZERBO University. <b>Methodology:</b> This was a cross-sectional, prospective, descriptive, and analytical study with prospective data collection conducted from December 1 to 31, 2024. <b>Results:</b> During the study period, 440 students were included. The average age was 23.74 &#177; 1.62 years, ranging from 18 to 35 years. A male predominance (54.77%) was observed, with a sex ratio of 1.21. High stress was perceived by 32.5% of the students, with an average Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score of 20.67, ranging from 4 to 37. In multivariate analysis, six (06) factors were significantly associated with high stress levels: Age above 30 years (OR = 2.58 [1.02 - 6.53], p = 0.041), Doctorate level of education (OR = 2.48 [1.01 - 6.12], p = 0.001), Repeating a year of study (OR = 1.54 [1.07 - 2.20], p = 0.018), Regular physical activity (OR = 2.23 [1.55 - 3.47], p = 0.000), Obesity (OR = 5.68 [1.96 - 16.47], p = 0.006), Waist circumference (OR = 3.96 [2.02 - 9.24], p = 0.002). Furthermore, the factors associated with high blood pressure were: Age above 30 years (OR = 1.45 [0.22 - 0.96], p = 0.007), Doctorate level of education (OR = 2.06 [1.21 - 3.52], p = 0.015), Participation in extracurricular activities (OR = 1.98 [1.81 - 2.25], p = 0.043), Tobacco consumption (OR = 2.05 [1.72 - 3.88], p = 0.007) and energy drink consumption (OR = 1.24 [1.01 - 1.77], p = 0.034), Obesity (OR = 3.28 [3.06 - 5.98], p = 0.001), Waist circumference (OR = 2.84 [1.98 - 7.22], p = 0.041). <b>Conclusion:</b> This study revealed a high prevalence of stress among medical students at Joseph KI-ZERBO University. Associated with multidimensional factors (demographic, academic and lifestyle-related).
%K Academic Stress
%K Cardiovascular Health
%K Risk Factors
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=143546