Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 23:45:15
Major
Exercise Science - PrePhysical Therapy
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2017
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore factors that may predispose college seniors to pre-hypertensive or hypertensive blood pressures. This study was done by taking students' blood pressures and administering a self reported survey to all participants asking about predisposing factors. Results indicated that none of the students tested exhibited hypertensive blood pressures, but five of them had pre-hypertensive blood pressures. Factors that seemed to correlate with the pre-hypertensive students included commute time, having changed majors during their college career, alcohol consumption, hours worked per week and post graduation plans (or lack thereof).
Research Sponsor
Laura Richardson
First Reader
Melissa Smith
Second Reader
Rachele Kappler
Recommended Citation
Beaujon, Eric and Mooney, Jared, "Hypertension Prevalence in College Seniors" (2017). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 519.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/519