<![CDATA[Academic stress is one of the problems that nursing students often experience due to academic demands, clinical practice, and learning loads. Poor stress management can be associated with changes in health behaviors, such as sleep patterns, diet, physical activity, and daily habits that have the potential to affect kidney health. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between academic stress levels and unhealthy behaviors and kidney health risks in nursing students. The study used a quantitative design with a correlational approach. The research was conducted in July 2026 in Blora. Respondents were 160 nursing students who met the research criteria. The sampling technique used simple random sampling. Data was collected using instruments measuring academic stress levels, unhealthy behaviors, and kidney health risks. The instruments were valid and reliable. The results showed that there was variation in academic stress levels, health behaviors, and kidney health risks in nursing students. The analysis showed that academic stress level was significantly related to unhealthy behavior. The findings of the study also show a link between health behavioral factors and kidney health risks. The conclusion is that academic stress and health behaviors are pivotal aspects in nursing students’ health. Promotive and preventive efforts through stress management, the implementation of healthy living behaviors, and education on the maintenance of kidney health need to be developed in a sustainable manner in the nursing education environment.]]>
