A Correlational Study of Academic Stress Levels and Total Cholesterol in Students of the Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, Kadiri University

Novirma Yanti; Lisa Savitri; Dita Aprina Dwi Astuti; Rochmad Krissanjaya

doi:10.30872/jtpc.v9i2.297

Authors

Novirma Yanti Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kadiri University, Jalan Selomangleng No. 1, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia Author
Lisa Savitri Universitas Kadiri Author
Dita Aprina Dwi Astuti Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kadiri University, Jalan Selomangleng No. 1, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia Author
Rochmad Krissanjaya Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kadiri University, Jalan Selomangleng No. 1, Kediri, East Java, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/jtpc.v9i2.297

Keywords:

total cholesterol, academic stress, students, correlation, physiology

Abstract

Students in the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Study Program at Kadiri University often experience academic stress due to assignments, examinations, and other academic demands. Such stress may affect physiological functions, including total cholesterol levels. This study aimed to examine the relationship between academic stress levels and total cholesterol levels among MLT students at Kadiri University. The research employed a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design. A sample of 29 students was selected using simple random sampling. Academic stress levels were assessed using the DASS-42 questionnaire, while total cholesterol levels were measured through laboratory testing. Results showed that 58.62% of respondents experienced moderate stress and 41.38% experienced high stress. Regarding cholesterol levels, 86.21% had normal levels (<200 mg/dL), and 13.79% had high levels (≥240 mg/dL), with no respondents in the borderline category. Pearson’s correlation test yielded a p-value of 0.3313 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between academic stress levels and total cholesterol levels. The findings suggest that academic stress does not significantly influence total cholesterol levels among these students.

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