Blood sugar level changes on cognitive function among students undertaking part‐time employment

Irza Haicha Pratama; Jag Karan; Alvin Abrar Harahap

doi:10.33024/minh.v7i9.718

Authors

Irza Haicha Pratama Universitas Prima Indonesia
Jag Karan Universitas Prima Indonesia
Alvin Abrar Harahap Universitas Prima Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33024/minh.v7i9.718

Keywords:

Blood Glucose Levels, Cognitive Function, Digit Symbol Substitution Test, Part-Time Work, Students

Abstract

Background: Part-time work among students has become a common phenomenon in higher education, often driven by financial constraints, daily needs, and the desire for independence. However, the integration of work and study can pose significant challenges, particularly concerning the heavy workload of assignments and potential health risks. Cognitive functions, which include attention, memory, language, and visuospatial skills, can be affected by various factors, including health disorders such as hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose levels, is often associated with a decline in cognitive function. In Indonesia, the prevalence of hyperglycemia is increasing, with the highest undiagnosed rates in the age group 17-29 years.

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between blood glucose levels and cognitive function among students undertaking part-time employment.

Method: Applying an observational analytical approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample comprised 100 part-time students from the Management Study Program at the Faculty of Economics, Prima Indonesia University. Data collection was carried out using observation sheets, and the Spearman Rank Correlation test was applied for analysis.

Results: Most respondents were 18 years old (45%), with males comprising 55% of the sample. A majority (53%) had been working part-time for less than three months, while 47% had worked for over three months. Blood glucose levels, assessed using a glucometer, ranged from 66 to 217, with a median of 96. Cognitive function, evaluated through the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), showed scores ranging from 17 to 53, with a median of 38.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between cognitive function and blood glucose levels among part-time working students.

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