Gaturagi, CharlesNyandwi, JosephBizimana, Jean BerchmansEt. al.2026-05-162026-05-162015-01https://repository.ub.edu.bi/handle/123456789/2291Article de rechercheObjective: To determine the various motivational factors of the practice of the sauna, and to identify the sources of information relating to the effects of this practice held by the practitioners. Methodology: This prospective study with analytical and prospective aims, carried out in the city of Bujumbura, targeted anyone who came for a session during the period of visit and data collection from the different boxes. The k-Nearest Neighbors method and data analysis using R version 3.5.0 statistical software were used. Results: Men aged 38.36 ± 11.78 years were more numerous in our study, and had a weight of 79.18 ± 12.91 kg. The information on the effects of the sauna was provided mainly by third parties. Intermittent sessions of 30 minutes were practiced approximately 3 times a week. Stress and flu were the main reasons for sauna practice to improve their well-being. Conclusion: Stress and the flu were the main motivational factors mentioned by sauna users. The other reason given by the overweight subjects and alcohol consumers was the confusion of the practice of the sauna with the practice of physical activity.frArticle