R5 1ladoke akintola university of technology, college of health sciences, faculty of clinical sciences, department of nursing science, osogbo. The interest in analysing sources of stress in nursing students is due to the influence. Research by wu, fox, stokes and adam 2012 found episodes of significant stress in newly graduated nurses. This study provides a baseline from which to address the problem of stress among diplomate psychiatric nursing students. The purpose of this study is to assess stress level and sources of stress among nursing students in jordan, as well as identifying the coping strategies utilized by nursing students. Sources of stress among nursing students can be viewed from four domains namely. Nursing students stress during the initial clinical. Callaghan et al in a study attempted to identify the factors related to stress and coping among chinese nurses in hong kong. Studies indicated that nursing students perceived high level of stress 23, 35 and are prone.
A study on academic stress among higher secondary students. Descriptive cross sectional study design is utilized for identifying sources of stress in nursing students during clinical practice. Akhuzaheya, rn, phd associate professor jordan university of science and technology jordan insaf a. Stress and coping among nursing students during clinical. Experi enced stressors and coping strategies among iranian nurs. The researcher used perceived stress scale to measure the level of stress and coping. Sources of stress and coping behaviours in clinical practice among baccalaureate nursing students wejdan a. Results revealed that a high degree and frequency of stress exists among the participants, with over 50. Among these 90 nursing students 61% were female and 39% male. Khater, rn, phd assistant professor jordan university of science and technology jordan laila m.
Especially when second year nursing students are evaluated within. One of the main cause of academic stress is test anxiety. Stress, sources of stress and ways of coping among. What combination of institutional management practices and individual coping strategies are most. Various factors are associated with occupational stress and studies indicate that, in addition to stressful factors intrinsic to nursing organizational management attributes influence workrelated stress among nurses and that sources of stress vary in both nature and frequency across nursing specialties. New nurses reported stress, especially when applying nursing skills appropriately during nursing cares, during. High levels of stress are believed to affect student s health and academic functions. In particular, the following research questions were invoked.
The purpose of this study therefore was to examine the levels and sources of stress among diploma nursing students in two nursing training colleges in tamale, ghana. The predictors of perceived stress were selfchoosing for nursin. A study of stress among students of professional colleges. Preparing to become a nurse in this setting was found to be significantly emotionally stressful and a possible risk to the well.
A study of stress sources, page 1 a study of stress sources among college students in taiwan cheng kaiwen kaohsiung hospitality college abstract this paper was to investigate the sources of stress among college students in taiwan. Sources of stress and coping behaviours in clinical. Nursing students stress during the initial clinical experience. Sources of nursing students stress and coping behaviors. There will be significant correlations between the sources of stress, as a potential for eustress and distress, and burnout in nursing students. Nursing faculty publications college of nursing 62014 factors related to academic success among nursing students. Increased levels of stress, combined with poor coping mechanisms, may lead to poor academic performance and burnout among nursing students. The issue of stress among college and university students has been in focus for several years. This study was designed to collect baseline data of stresslevel among bangladeshi students, which we believe will form the basis for further in depth studies. Stress, stressors, and stress responses of student nurses in a government nursing school. Pdf sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students. Sources of stress among college students activity stressful event checklist how can stress be good for us. Stress, types of stressors and coping strategies amongst selected nursing schools students in southwest, nigeria ajibade b.
Predictors of coping strategies among nursing college. The findings of this study led us to conclude that female students perceived stress more, faced more stressors, and applied more coping strategies than male students. The purpose to identify the sources of stress during clinical training and to determine the relationship between these stress sources and coping behaviors among nursing students at arab american university palestine aaup. These concerns focussed on studyrelated issues, the emotional demands of nursing, the use of technical equipment, interpersonal interaction, and lack of time for family and personal pursuits. Mofida, mona and elham 2011 study identified sources of stress as perceived by female undergraduate nursing students at college of nursing, king saud. Bangladesh has currently 77 medical colleges 54 of which are private. As regard academic stressors which refer to stress performance, and conflict with lecturers or tutors. Sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students. Pdf nursing students are prone to stress due to the transitional nature of college life. Sources of stress and coping strategies among undergraduate. Stress, stressors, and stress responses of student nurses. Participants included 597 nursing students from two faculties of nursing in jordan. Jan 16, 2004 this study measured levels of distress, sources of stress and ways of coping of a convenience sample of psychiatric nursing students n 35.
This information may aid in designing appropriate intervention strategies and planning modifications in the medical curricula to enhance the students learning abilities. As he proceeded, continued and finally ended his courses enrolled in college, various stressors hamper the successful attainment of his primary and. The interest in analysing sources of stress in nursing students is due to the in. Sources of stress for nursing students during clinical. Nursing students are prone to stress due to the transitional nature of college life.
Dec 01, 2010 callaghan et al in a study attempted to identify the factors related to stress and coping among chinese nurses in hong kong. With respect to the source of stressors, the top ten stressors chosen by the students were mainly academic and personal factors 9. College students are exposed to many problems from family, financial, peers, and school environment. Psychological morbidity, sources of stress and coping. Evaluation of factors of stress among nursing students hilaris. Sources and effects of workrelated stress in nursing. Stress perception in nursing students facing their. However, common sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students have not been well identified. The study of hamaideh 2011 aimed to identify stress and reactions to stress among university students and examine the correlations between student stressors and study variables. New nurses reported stress, especially when applying. Elevated stress levels amongst students can result in a decline in the academic accomplishments, and can affect both the physical and. The interest in analysing sources of stress in nursing students is due to the influence that their training period may have on their perceptions of stress on their future work. The relevance of investigating the effects of life stress and other factors on health trends in young adultsespecially among highstress exposure groups such as nursing studentsis supported by studies showing that health during early life and young adulthood affects lifespan risk for health problems. Stress can exist when working at a fast place, doing difficult problems, or listening to someone shout at you.
Although past research has documented that stress influences nurses health in association with quality of life, the relation between stress and caring behaviors remains relatively unexamined, especially in the greek working environment, where it is the first time that this specific issue is being studied. There was a significant difference in perceived stress among students in regard to the way of choosing nursing. Sources of stress in nursing students wiley online library. The objective of the current study was to assess stress among students of various professional colleges and its association with various academic, social and healthrelated factors. Nursing students face not only academic stress but stress at work during their training period.
Whereas britz and pappas, 2010, research on stress assessed the sources and outlets of stress among a group of 124 college freshmen at james madison university. Stress, coping and burnout in nursing students sciencedirect. A descriptive, cross sectional, comparative design was used in this study to assess students stress and sources of stress among nursing students as well as identifying the coping strategies used by students. Among the most intense situations experienced by nursing students within their clinical practises. Factors related to stress in nursing students apply. Model of stress and coping by lazarus and folkman formed the theoretical framework for this study. Nursing training, nursing student, sources of stress, professional identity, professional. Beauvaisb,3 a sacred heart university, 5151 park avenue, fair. Thequestionnaire was administered on 656 pure science and applied science under graduate students from bangalore city. Although the body of evidence regarding stress among student nurses is. Sources of stress for nursing students during clinical practice ijsrp. Sources of stress for nursing students during clinical practice.
In the category of personal factors, financial problem s caused most stress to students. Undergraduate research journal for the human sciences. Stress is common among nursing students during their first years of study. Depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate students. The study was undertaken to identify the sources of stress among students of high and low academic performance. The main sources of stress on both occasions were essentially the same for women and men, and for students from the different institutions. A descriptive correlational research study audrey m. Academic stress and its sources among university students. A total of 273 state registered nursing, community health nursing, and midwifery students. Jul 30, 2015 bangladesh has currently 77 medical colleges 54 of which are private.
Stress during nursing education and training has been documented. This study measured levels of distress, sources of stress and ways of coping of a convenience sample of psychiatric nursing students n 35. Nursing training, nursing student, sources of stress, professional identity, professional socialization. Experts have long considered workplace stress an occupational hazard. A study of stress sources among college students in taiwan. There were significant differences in coping behaviors in regard to the presence of relatives in nursing, living status and mothers educational level.
Many researchers studied the stress experienced by students and the demographic factors affecting it. Sources of stress among nursing students in southeast nigeria. Excessive stress could lead to psychological problems like depression and anxiety. A study of level and sources of stress among secondary school students. The levels and sources of stress among diploma nursing students in the nursing training colleges have received little attention worldwide. The major sources of stress were related to nursing issues like too much work, interpersonal relationships and dealing with hospital administration. Sources of occupational stress and coping strategies among. Results revealed that a high degree and frequency of stress exists among the participants, with over 50 percent of students reporting high levels of stress. Stress, stressors, and stress responses of student nurses in a. As hagerty described, i heard multiple students talking about stress, about not getting enough sleep, about. I have just registered with this site and straight away i was making money. Information on sources and severity of stress and coping strategies are lacking among medical students in medical schools. Especially when second year nursing students are evaluated within the professional socialization theory, they are stated to be affected by these sources of stress more negatively. Regarding the basic sources of stress it is concluded that criticism of doctors, fear of making.
Study setting was the public hospital saidu teaching hospital of district swat. A higher number of stressors with negative health consequences are present, especially among nursing professionals. The experience of stress among nursing students in nursing. Selfefficacy, control, support and coping style will have a significant moderating and mediating effect between perceptions of stress and burn. Stress is very common among our medical students as stress was prevalent among over half of the participating students, and a third found it difficult to cope with it. A study on academic stress among higher secondary students dr. Stress can, however, be manage d through the introduction of a stress management course and engaging in extracurricular. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect research data. This research was carried out in order to determine the stress sources of second year nursing students. Examining perceptions of academic stress and its sources. Pdf stress and coping strategies among nursing students.
Depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate. A total of 597 nursing students were participated in this study. Cultivating mental health and wellness among nursing students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the common sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students. Students are subjected to different kinds of stressors such as the pressure of academics with an obligation to succeed. As a result, it was found out that the stress sources of students were both internal and. Activity identify your stress cues click on attachment button designated by below. The development of a scale to measure perceived sources of academic stress among university students. As the management education is an important medium that facilitates improvement of leadership qualities and. Causes of students stress, its effects on their academic.
The impact of occupational stress on nurses caring. Jun 25, 20 excessive stress could lead to psychological problems like depression and anxiety. It can be brought about through conflicts, making decisions, or otherwise straining abilities, or it can exist because of numerous social demands on. The convenience sample included 87 female nursing students. In 1960, researcher menzies identified four causes of stress among nurses, including patient care, decision making, taking responsibility, and change. Fewer research efforts have attempted to identify sources of stress among nursing students, although the clinical experience has been found to be the major domain of threats and challenges to the. The practical parts of nursing training programs were more stressful than the academic parts. Undergraduate nursing students experience significant stress and anxiety, inhibiting learning and increasing attrition.
Recommendations were made which include provide students with effective coping strategies to deal with the inevitable sources of stress present during nurse. Academic stress and its sources among university students 91,582 a crosssectional study to evaluate age and gender related 63,457 culture and its influence on nutrition and oral health 46,379 image sharpening by gaussian and butterworth high pass 43,887 maternal beta hcg levels day 12 after embryo transfer to 28,186. Sources of stress as perceived by nursing students at king. A crosssectional study was conducted on medical students from 2 public and 6 private medicalschools in bangladesh. Stress, stressors, and stress responses of student nurses in. The perception of academic stress scale dalia bedewy1 and adel gabriel2 abstract the development of a scale to measure perceived sources of academic stress among university students.
This study was designed to collect baseline data of stress level among bangladeshi students, which we believe will form the basis for further in depth studies. Sources of stress and coping behaviours in clinical practice. What are the major sources of stress for nurses working in healthcare institutions. Yet, despite increased awareness of the problem, nurses to this day continue to experience increasing levels of stress. The stress nursing students experience as clinical students extends into their professional lives.
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