Psychological Well-Being in Nursing Students: A Multicentric, Cross-Sectional Study
Sílvia Reverté-Villarroya1,2, Laura Ortega3,4, Laia Raigal-Aran3
1Departament d'Infermeria, Facultat d'Infermeria, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Remolins, 13-15, 43500 Tortosa, Spain.
Summary
Nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being
Background:
- Nursing students face significant academic and professional pressures.
- These demands can negatively impact student mental health.
- Understanding these challenges is crucial for supporting nursing trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mental health status of undergraduate nursing students.
- To identify factors influencing nursing student mental health.
- To explore the relationship between academic progression and mental well-being.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1368 nursing students from Spain and Chile.
- Assessment of stress related to learning methodologies.
- Evaluation of mental health using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28).
Main Results:
- Mental health scores (GHQ-28) improved with academic advancement.
- Stress from training activities significantly impacted mental health scores.
- Students in later academic years reported better mental health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Nursing education may serve as a protective factor against mental health issues.
- Despite academic workload stress, mental health appears to improve in later study years.
- Interventions should consider the evolving mental health needs of nursing students throughout their education.
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