| dc.description.abstract | The study was aimed at finding the relationship between Stress Levels, Health Seeking Behaviors and Academic Performance among Makerere University Students . The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between Stress Levels and Health Seeking Behaviours, to examine the relationship between Stress Levels and Academic Performance and to determine the relationship between Health Seeking Behaviours and Academic Performance. A study adopted a quantitative research approach with correlational method to determine the relationship between the study variables132 students were selected to participate in this study and methods used were random sampling and convenient sampling. Data obtained was analyzed using statistical package for social scientists. (SPSS version 25.0). The results showed that there is no significant relationship between Stress Levels and Academic Performance of students (r=.121p=.107). The results also showed that there is a negative significant relationship between stress levels and heath seeking behaviours d (r=-.342p=.012). Finally the study showed that there is a significant relationship between Heath seeking behaviors and academic performance of students (r=.290** p.002) .Basing on the findings health promoting behaviors are positively associated with academic performance. Students who engage in healthy behaviors may have better cognitive function, improved attendance, and fewer behavioral problems, which may all contribute to better academic outcomes. It can therefore be recommended that universities and schools can offer resources such as counseling services and stress management workshops to help students manage their stress levels and improve their Academic Performance. | en_US |
