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Predicting stress in pre-registration nursing students.

Steven Pryjmachuk1, David A Richards

  • 1School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, The University of Manchester, UK. steven.pryjmachuk@manchester.ac.uk

British Journal of Health Psychology
|February 10, 2007
PubMed
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Student stress and psychological distress are predicted by personal pressures, not academic ones. Supporting nursing students with childcare needs and personal problems is crucial for their well-being and success in education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Psychological Distress
  • Student Well-being

Background:

  • Pre-registration nursing students experience significant stress.
  • Identifying predictors of psychological distress is vital for student support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of psychological distress (caseness) in pre-registration nursing students.
  • To inform support strategies and curriculum design for nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 1,005 nursing students.
  • Utilized self-report measures for stress, coping, and demographic data.
  • Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors.

Main Results:

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  • Approximately one-third of students reported psychological distress.
  • Key predictors included self-reported pressure, having pre-school/school-age children, personal problems, and coping strategies.
  • Personal and social concerns were stronger predictors than academic factors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Personal issues and self-reported stress are significant predictors of distress in nursing students.
    • Supportive interventions, including active listening and work-life balance considerations (especially for those with children), are recommended.
    • Stress management training may benefit nursing students.