Association of Health and Psychological Factors with Academic Achievement and Non-Verbal Intelligence in University Students with Low Academic Performance: The Influence of Sex

Brambila-Tapia, Aniel Jessica Leticia; Miranda-Lavastida, Aris Judit; Vázquez-Sánchez, Nancy Araceli; Franco-López, Nancy Lizbeth; Pérez-González, Martha Catalina; Nava-Bustos, Gonzalo; Gutiérrez-Rodríguez, Francisco; Mora-Moreno, Francisco Fabián

doi:10.3390/ijerph19084804

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“…Poor health has a significant impact on student's overall performance and increases the likelihood of academic failure, grade retention, and dropout [ 1 ]. Many studies showed that grade point average (GPA) is associated with numerous physiological and psychological disorders [ 2 , 3 ]. However, few studies have been conducted among college-age students with hypothyroidism, a group that may be at elevated risk for academic difficulties.…”

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Hypothyroidism Among College Students and Its Association With Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mohammed,

Baqais,

Basalib

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Little is known about the impact of hypothyroidism and its contribution to learning difficulties and academic performance in college-age students.Objective: The objective is to assess the frequency of hypothyroidism and its associations with academic performance in college-age students.Methods: A cross-sectional study included 395 students studying across various Jeddah universities and selected by non-probability convenient sampling. Students self-answered the survey using Google Forms. The survey included demographic data, thyroid data, academic achievement as measured by overall grade point average (GPA), and student persistence as measured by academic failure and delay.Results: Three hundred ninety-five students were included, their median age was 23 years (17-33), 96 were males (24.3%) and 299 were females (75.7%). Their median GPA was 4 (2.76-4). Thirty-two students (8.1%) had been treated for hypothyroidism and eight students (25.8%) were non-compliant with therapy. Odds of hypothyroidism increased among females (OR 3.33, 95% CI: 0.99-10.78, p=0.048), older age (OR 2.60, 95% CI: 1.33-5.77, p=0.009), those with a positive family history of thyroid illnesses (OR 5.49, 95% CI: 2.30-13.07, p<0.001), and those with academic failure (OR 3.31, 95% CI: 1.43-7.30, p=0.003) and academic delay (OR 2.83, 95% CI: 1.14-7.05, p=0.020). There was no significant association between hypothyroidism and GPA (OR 2.42, 95% CI: 0.83-7.77, P=0.092).Conclusion: Hypothyroidism was prevalent among college students (8%), especially among older females. Hypothyroidism was associated with difficult student persistence, but this association did not reflect on their overall academic achievement. Incompliance with thyroid replacement therapy may be a common issue among hypothyroid patients. Further studies should focus on specific tests of the cognitive function of different learning domains and the role of treatment.

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Hypothyroidism Among College Students and Its Association With Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mohammed,

Baqais,

Basalib

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Variables Linked to Academic Stress Related to the Psychological Well-Being of College Students Inside and Outside the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wong Aitken,

Rabanal-León,

Saldaña-Bocanegra

et al. 2024

Education Sciences

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The present study examines the impact of academic stress on the psychological well-being of college students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to investigate similarities and differences in both scenarios. As a method, a review of the scientific literature was carried out following the PRISMA methodology. The Scopus and Web of Science databases were used by applying eligibility criteria and multiple filtering stages. Thirty-seven studies were selected for a qualitative content analysis. The results allowed for five groups of variables associated with academic stress to be categorized: (1) adaptation to change; (2) study modality; (3) learning resources; (4) academic–life balance; and (5) socio-emotional variables. The comparative analysis evidenced the exacerbation of academic stress and the comprehensive affectation of psychological well-being during the social restriction measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In post-pandemic contexts, responses were mitigated by available social and affective resources. It was concluded that academic stress and its associated variables had more unfavorable consequences on the psychological well-being of college students due to social isolation measures with remote education during the pandemic.

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Association of Health and Psychological Factors with Academic Achievement and Non-Verbal Intelligence in University Students with Low Academic Performance: The Influence of Sex

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Hypothyroidism Among College Students and Its Association With Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hypothyroidism Among College Students and Its Association With Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study

Variables Linked to Academic Stress Related to the Psychological Well-Being of College Students Inside and Outside the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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