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Elementary school nurses' perceptions of student bullying
Candace Hendershot1, Joseph A Dake, James H Price
1Department of Public Health at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Summary
Elementary school nurses face barriers to addressing student bullying, often lacking time and feeling unprepared. Their views on effective interventions differ from research, highlighting a need for better training and whole-school approaches to combat bullying.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Student bullying is a pervasive issue in elementary schools.
- School nurses play a crucial role in student well-being but face challenges in addressing bullying.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions is vital for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate elementary school nurses' perceptions of student bullying.
- To examine their actions when encountering bullying situations.
- To assess their perceived preparedness and identify barriers to intervention.
Main Methods:
- A survey-based study was conducted with elementary school nurses.
- Data collected on their experiences, perceived barriers, and suggested interventions for student bullying.
- Analysis of reported challenges and preferred methods for bullying reduction.
Main Results:
- Common barriers included bullying outside nurse supervision (49%), perceived lack of qualification (41%), time constraints (26%), and inadequate preparation (25%).
- Only 14% reported no barriers to addressing student bullying.
- Nurses favored consistent discipline and supervision, contrasting with research emphasizing whole-school prevention.
Conclusions:
- Elementary school nurses encounter significant barriers in managing student bullying.
- Their perceived effective strategies for bullying reduction diverge from evidence-based, whole-school approaches.
- Enhanced training and systemic support are needed to equip nurses for bullying intervention.
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