Bosomprah S
Ghana
Research Article
Self - Control Tasks Depend on Glucose Levels in Students
Author(s): Ababio GK, Adu-Bonsaffoh K, Bosomprah S, Aryee NA, Khurshid K, Antwi-Boasiako C, Morvey D, Dzudzor B and Chaplin WB
Ababio GK, Adu-Bonsaffoh K, Bosomprah S, Aryee NA, Khurshid K, Antwi-Boasiako C, Morvey D, Dzudzor B and Chaplin WB
Background: Burgeoning evidences have correlated self-control to desirable outcomes. A recent work found in literature has indicated that self-control relied on glucose; but there is no such data in Ghana. Hence, a replicative study is needed to investigate this further and this was the focus of the current study.
Aim: The purpose was to determine the association between blood glucose levels and self – control score in medical students under exams condition.
Method: The convenience sample consisted of 105 first year medical students of the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS). These students’ were interviewed using a structured questionnaire for demographic, self –control information and clinical information after ethical clearance and informed consent. Three mL venous blood .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1009.1000192