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This study examined stressor factor influencing student wellbeing in the University of Benin. This study adopted the survey design using research questionnaires as instrument of data collection. The result established that a significant proportion of students experience anxiety during examination preparation, confirming that academic-related stressors have a considerable effect on their mental and emotional wellbeing. It was affirmed that heavy academic workloads negative influence students’ sleep and emotional health, thereby impairing their ability to maintain a balanced academic life. The findings confirmed that the fear of academic failure contributes to emotional distress among Students, indicating the psychological burden tied to academic expectations. The attitude and teaching stiles of some lecturers were identified as stress-inducing, suggesting that instructional methods play a crucial role in shaping students’ academic stress levels. The study recommends that there should be implementation of stress management programs and counseling services by relevant body in University of Benin to help students cope with anxiety related to examination preparation and academic pressures. The University should review and adjust academic workloads to ensure they are manageable and do not adversely affect students’ sleep and emotional health, promoting a healthier study-life balance. The University should develop initiatives to address the fear of academic failure, such as motivational workshops and peer support groups, to reduce emotional distress and build students' confidence. The University should provide training for lecturers on effective and empathetic teaching methods to create a supportive learning environment that minimizes academic stress related to instructional styles

This study investigated the factors influencing the health behaviour of full-time undergraduates at the University of Benin, Benin City. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 150 respondents selected through proportionate sampling from various faculties across the institution. A self-structured questionnaire titled Survey on Factors Influencing Health Behaviour among Undergraduates in the University of Benin was used for data collection. The instrument’s reliability, established through a pilot study at Ambrose Alli University, yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.708, indicating acceptable reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency counts, percentages, and mean scores, while chi-square tests were used to determine relationships between selected variables at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that although majority students engage in positive practices such as avoiding substance use, maintaining good hygiene, and exercising occasionally, negative behaviours such as poor diet, inadequate rest, and excessive screen time remain prevalent. Major factors influencing students’ health behaviour included peer pressure, academic workload, financial constraints, and limited access to credible health information and quality healthcare services. The study concluded that health behaviour among undergraduates is shaped by a complex interplay of personal, social, and institutional factors. It recommended that the university strengthen health promotion programmes, improve the accessibility and quality of campus health services, and integrate health education into student orientation and
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