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Ethical values held by nursing students. Comparative study in two country
Małgorzata Lesińska-Sawicka1, Aynur Kızılırmak2
1Department of Nursing, State University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Konin, Poland. malgorzata.lesinska-sawicka@konin.edu.pl.
BMC Nursing
|July 31, 2024
Summary
Nursing students in Poland and Turkiye exhibit high ethical standards, with significant differences noted between the two groups. This comparative study highlights cultural influences on ethical values in healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Ethical values are crucial in patient care and are influenced by cultural factors.
- Understanding these values among nursing students is essential for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the ethical values of nursing students from Poland and Turkiye.
- To identify potential cultural variations in ethical perspectives within nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 463 nursing students (191 from Poland, 272 from Turkiye).
- Utilized the International Ethical Values Scale (IEVS) for data collection between April and June 2022.
Main Results:
- Overall high ethical standards were observed in both groups, with a total IEVS score of 68.20.
- Polish students scored higher (70.48 ± 6.81) than Turkish students (66.61 ± 9.65) on the IEVS.
- A statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) was found in the total IEVS scores between Polish and Turkish students.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students in both Poland and Turkiye generally uphold strong ethical principles.
- Noticeable differences exist in the ethical value perceptions between Polish and Turkish nursing students, suggesting cultural impacts.
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