NGHIÊN CỨU MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA ĐẶC ĐIỂM NHÂN TRẮC VÀ HUYẾT ÁP CỦA SINH VIÊN THAM GIA CÁC CÂU LẠC BỘ THỂ THAO TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Background: Body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio have been reported to be associated with hypertension; however, data among physically active or athletic populations remain limited. Objectives: Analysis of the association between anthropometric characteristics and blood pressure among students participating in sports clubs at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 75 students engaged in regular activities at various sports clubs. Data collected included body mass index (BMI), waistto-hip ratio (WHR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate. Comparisons were made between male and female participants.  Results: Males had significantly higher BMI, WHR, SBP, and waist circumference compared to females, while females had higher hip circumference and heart rate (all p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed for age and DBP. Linear regression analysis revealed that BMI (β = 1.03; p = 0.015) and male (β = 10.87; p < 0.001) were independently associated with increased SBP. Additionally, gender was inversely associated with heart rate (β = –7.43; p = 0.001), indicating lower heart rates in males. DBP was not significantly influenced by any of the anthropometric variables. Conclusion: Both gender and BMI are independent factors significantly associated with systolic blood pressure in physically active university students.