Eating and Sleep Attitudes, Stress, and Cardiovascular Risk in Physical Therapy Students

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Total Enrollment

138 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-10

Study Completion Date

2026-02-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to assess how eating attitudes, sleep attitudes, and perceived stress contribute to early indicators of cardiovascular risk among undergraduate physical therapy students aged 18-30. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Do unhealthy eating attitudes correlate with increased perceived stress levels? Does poor sleep quality predict higher behavioral risk for cardiovascular disease?

Participants will complete validated self-reported questionnaires, including:

The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

Data will be collected once, either electronically or on paper, and all responses will be coded anonymously. There is no intervention or comparison group, as the study is purely observational.

Detailed Description

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This observational study explores how lifestyle-related psychological factors-including eating attitudes, sleep attitudes, and perceived stress-interrelate and contribute to early behavioral indicators of cardiovascular risk among undergraduate physical therapy students. The study focuses on a population frequently exposed to academic pressure, irregular schedules, and altered lifestyle habits, which may predispose them to long-term health risks.

Participants will complete three standardized self-report instruments: the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). These tools were selected for their established validity in assessing eating behaviors, sleep quality, and stress perception in young adult populations. Scores from each measure will be analyzed to determine correlations among the variables and their combined ability to predict early cardiovascular risk patterns.

Data collection occurs once for each participant, with no intervention or follow-up required. Responses will remain anonymous, and no clinical procedures, biological samples, or physical assessments will be conducted. The study aims to generate foundational evidence that may inform future preventive strategies and wellness programs targeted at university students, particularly those in health-related fields.

Conditions

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Eating Attitudes Lifestyle Risk Reduction Perceived Stress

Keywords

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Eating Attitudes Cardiovascular Risk Sleep Quality Lifestyle Behaviors Health Risk Prediction Psychological Factors

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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complete validated questionnaires

Participants will only complete validated questionnaires (EAT-26, PSQI, PSS-10). No therapeutic or behavioral intervention will be administered.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-30 years.
* Enrolled as an undergraduate Physical Therapy student.
* Able and willing to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of cardiovascular, metabolic, or psychiatric disorders.
* Current use of medications that affect appetite, sleep, or mood.
* Incomplete or inconsistent responses to the study questionnaires.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Responsible Party

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Sameh Eldaly

Researcher

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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EG Physio

Giza, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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EGPHYSIO-SC-002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id