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Florentina Nechita1, C T Streba2, C C Vere2
1Center for Counseling and Occupational Orientation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiovaa.
Current Health Sciences Journal
|March 3, 2015
Summary
Student academic stress in nursing programs is consistent across genders and prior education. However, social and economic factors significantly impact students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Academic stress is a significant concern for nursing students.
- Understanding factors influencing this stress is crucial for student support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze academic stress levels among nursing students.
- To identify factors contributing to stress in the first year of study.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was developed to assess factors important for academic preparation.
- The questionnaire was administered to 100 nursing students.
- Student t-tests were used for statistical analysis (p<0.05).
Main Results:
- No significant differences in stress were found based on gender or prior academic background.
- Social and economic factors appear to influence career choice and academic stress.
- Prior student experience did not affect stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Academic stress affects nursing students uniformly, irrespective of gender or previous studies.
- Social and economic factors are key in adapting to the academic environment and managing expectations.
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