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Correlation of Physical Activity to Mental Health State and Grade Point Average Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
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“A strong association (p < 0.001) was identified between low PA levels and elevated anxiety, especially among younger female students”
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“(Alnofaiey et al., 2023) reporting a 0.3-point GPA reduction in high-anxiety students (p < 0.01)”
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“Approximately 80% of the studies examining grade point averages (GPAs) reported improvements associated with higher levels of PA”
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“Alnofaiey et al. (2023), and Foroughi et al. (2022) identified dual associations between low PA, higher anxiety, and poorer academic performance.”
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“Positive academic outcomes were reported in multiple studies, including GPA improvements (Alnofaiey et al., 2023; Deisz et al., 2024; Foroughi et al., 2022; Kharroubi et al., 2024; Lun et al., 2018; Monserrat-Hernandez et al., 2023; Y. Wang et al., 2024; Yusuf & Borjac, 2023; S. Zhang, 2022)”
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Anxiety, Academic Performance, and Physical Activity in University Students: A Scoping Review
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- Alnofaiey, Y. H., Atallah, H. M., Alrawqi, M. K., Alghamdi, H., Almalki, M. G., Almaleky, J. S., & Almalki, K. F.
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- Cureus
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- 2023-06-11
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- 2168-8184
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- PMC10335324
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- en
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