1Master's Student, Hospital Administration, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: moksh8552@gmail.com, Mob: 7017876731, ORCID: 0009-0004-7323-3195
2Master's Student, Public Health, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: Rastogitumul4@gmail.com, Mob: 9058214830, ORCID: 0009-0005-8720-1810
3Master's Student, Hospital Administration, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: naveenlamba12@gmail.com, Mob: 8510862187, ORCID: 0009-0009-0220-0456
4Master's Student, Hospital Administration, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: devdeshwal520@gmail.com, Mob: 8168993438, ORCID: 0009-0000-8985-6718
5Master's Student, Hospital Administration, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: sharmaishika944@gmail.com, Mob: 7876698794, ORCID: 0009-0003-1377-0311
6Assistant Professor, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: shivshankartiwari@gmail.com, Mob: 6395893171, ORCID: 0009-0006-4248-3487
7Assistant Professor, Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Prem Nagar, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India. Email: gopal4ogod11@gmail.com, Mob: 9756189726, ORCID: 0009-0005-7726-3858
Background: Health science education imposes a physiological tax on students, often degrading wellness behaviours. These correlations are documented in Western contexts, specifically the socio-academic load within the Indian education system.
Objectives: We examined the associations among lifestyle behaviours and academic self-efficacy.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was used to assess 332 health science students via an anonymous online questionnaire.
Findings: A positive correlation was identified among healthy lifestyle behaviours and academic self-efficacy (r = 0.349, p < .001).
Conclusion: Lifestyle is a foundational determinant of academic success. Thus, incorporating wellness initiatives into health education curricula enhances overall wellness and academic engagement.
Keywords: Lifestyle factors, perceived academic performance, health students, physical activity, stress management.
How to cite this article: Kumar M, Rastogi T, Lamba N, Deshwal D, Sharma I, Tiwari SS, Gopal. Holistic Lifestyle Behaviours and Perceived Academic Performance Among Health Science Students in India: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 1066-1072. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.1s.118
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Conflict of interest: None