ASSESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VO2 MAX AND SELECTED CLINICAL PROFILE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

Abstract

Background - Cardiovascular endurance or aerobic fitness have an important role in cardiovascular diseases, which
is the prime cause of mortality in India. Cardio vascular assessment is the good choice to determine these
physiological functions. VO2 max is one of the best method among them.
Aim- The aim of the study is to assess the relation between VO2 max and selected clinical profile among Nursing
Students.
Method- Quantitative research approach was used in this study and exploratory research design was adopted for this
study,150 BSc Nursing students were selected for this study and correlation between cardio respiratory determinants
and demographic variables was analyzed using inferential and non-inferential statistical method. The association
between the variables were assessed by using Chi square and fisher exact significance test and correlation was
assessed by Kendall's Tau C.
Result- Our study result projects a clear negative correlation of skin fold test with VO2 Max (-0.070*) and no other
Clinical profile was shown association with VO2 Max.
Conclusion: The younger population is often unaware about the cardiovascular risks and may fail to take the
appropriate actions that could save their lives.