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Journal : Althea Medical Journal

Correlation between Hemoglobin Concentration and Oxygen Saturation Post-Exercise with Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Early Indicators for Cardiovascular Health in Young Adults Elizabeth, Elizabeth; Haryono, Ignatio Rika; Prastowo, Nawanto Agung; Santosa, Mariani; Arrang, Sherly Tandi
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n3.4233

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Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an important indicator of cardiorespiratory health and a strong predictor of mortality. Several factors affect CRF, including arterial oxygen content (CaO2), which is influenced by hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and oxygen saturation. However, the correlation between CRF and Hb remains inconclusive. This study aimed to explore the correlation between Hb concentration and oxygen saturation post-exercise with CRF, especially in young adults.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2024, involving 68 medical students from a university in Jakarta, Indonesia. Consecutive stratified sampling was applied based on gender. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) were used as screening tools. Hb concentration and oxygens saturation were measured using a digital hemoglobinometer and pulse oximetry, while CRF was evaluated using a 20-meter multistage test. Additional measurements included body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and heart rate. Data were analyzed with correlation and multiple linear regression tests.Results: The most participants were female (57.4%). Normal Hb concentration was found in 80.9% with mean Hb levels of 14.15±1.54 g/dL in males and 12.9±1.37 g/dL in females. CRF correlated positively with Hb concentration (p=0.005; r=1.13), and negatively with oxygen saturation post-exercise (p=0.005; r=-0.4). These correlations were significant in males and not in females.  Conclusion: Hb concentration and oxygen saturation post-exercise significantly correlate with CRF in males, whereas BMI and physical activity play stronger roles in females. Maintaining optimal Hb levels, preventing anemia, and promoting active lifestyles are essential strategies to support CRF, cardiovascular health, and long-term wellness.
Co-Authors Abdurohim Abdurohim, Abdurohim Adriel, Nicholas Alber Rantelangan Alpius Andreas Marino Lamanepa Anggita Permata Yakup Anindya Putri Pradiptha Anwar, M. Ardianti, Dian ARI KURNIAWAN Arif Fagrin Lande Arifai Ilyas Arifin, Moh Samsul Arisandi, Edi Arrang, Sherly Tandi Azaria, Andrea Bakti, Surya Bintarto Wicaksono Cendranita, Nesya Christina Christina Chyntia, Chyntia Devit Setiono Dewi Isma Aryani Dewi Murtiningsih Dhika Purnama Putra Dian Ariani Diana Krisanti Jasaputra Djoko Harsono Donny Dharmawan Durya, Ngurah Pandji Mertha Agung Ekasari, Silvia Eko Wahyu Widayat Emma Budi Sulistiarini Fatoni, M. Anton Firman Dera Fitrian, Eltrit Bima Florence Leony, Florence Ginting, Jenni Veronika Br Gunawan, Irena Vanessa Gusti Noorlitaria Achmad Gustriandi, Andre Herijawati, Etty Hidayat, Ravindra Safitra Ignatio R. Haryono Istarno, Rino Jhon Wesley Joko Ariawan Judijanto, Loso Kespandiar, Tengku Kusuma, Ari Kusumaningati, Iip Dyah Kusumaningsih, Dewi Lasty Dinulfy R.KS Lestari, Alvera Sinta Lohana Juariyah Lokananta, Arbi Cristional Lotte, Luckhy Natalia Anastasye Luh Komang Candra Dewi M. Djae, Zaim Katarabumi Machin, H. Mariani Santosa, Mariani Melina Hermawan Mochamad Ridwan, Mochamad Mohammad Anwar, Mohammad Mohammad Syafrullah Muhammad Lukman Hakim, Muhammad Lukman Nawanto Agung Prastowo Noorfitri, Karin Cetta Putri Novia, Giovani Nurhikmah, Siti Paranna, Roland Prasetya, Rizky Eka Prihatina jati Pudoli, Ahmad Purnama Putra, Dhika Putra, Halim Dwi PUTRA, RICKY WIDYANANDA Putri Ekaresty Haes Rais Rachman Ratnawita Ratnawita RICKY WIDYANANDA PUTRA Rini Lestari Rini Novianti Risti Octaria Rudiawan, Hendri Rulyenzi Rasyid Santosa, Sonny Santoso, Wawa Saputra, Eka Kurnia Sarah Khairunnisa Budiyanto SETIAWAN JODI, I WAYAN GEDE ANTOK Setiawan, Zunan Setyarko, Yugi Siagian, Ester Mawar Singgih, Hanna M. Sofiansyah, Agus Suhanjoyo, Shirly Nathania Sunardi, Hendry Purnomo Susanto Susanto Tanan, Benyamin Tanti Widia Nurdiani Teresa Liliana Wargasetia Tholok, Fidellis Wato Timotius, Timotius Tri Anggraeni Tri Angreni Triwacananingrum, Wijaya Triyono Patelle Usino, Wendi Viska Candra, Luthfiyana Wawolangi, Kristian Yosua Winda Halim, Winda Y.A. Kondo, Andre Yogi, Yogi Yudita Royandi, Yudita Yuwono Yuwono Zulaili, Zulaili Zulkarnain Zulkarnain