[Fatigue among nursing undergraduate students]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Student Well-being
• Health Sciences

Context:

• Fatigue is a prevalent issue affecting academic performance and overall health.
• Understanding fatigue in nursing students is crucial due to demanding coursework and clinical responsibilities.
• This study investigates fatigue prevalence and contributing factors among undergraduate nursing students.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the prevalence and intensity of fatigue in nursing undergraduate students.
• To examine the relationship between fatigue and factors such as graduation year, extracurricular activities, living situation, body mass index (BMI), and depression.
• To identify the primary causes of fatigue and common coping strategies employed by students.

Summary:

• The study involved 189 nursing students, with 96.2% being female, averaging 21.6 years old.
• 83.5% reported moderate to intense fatigue, and 59.8% experienced significant impairment in daily activities.
• Fatigue positively correlated with graduation year, BMI, and depression (p < 0.001), with academic activity being the main cause.

Impact:

• Findings highlight the significant and intense nature of fatigue among nursing students.
• Identifies key risk factors including academic workload, BMI, and depression, informing targeted interventions.
• Suggests a need for strategies to manage student fatigue, balancing academic demands with rest and leisure.