The relationship between gender, educational background, and learning environment with nursing student's anxiety
Amelia Margaretha Simbolon1, Jesika Sari Munthe1, Mikar Syah Idaman Daeli1
1Universitas Pelita Harapan. Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|December 19, 2024
Summary
This study found no significant relationship between gender, educational background, or learning environment and nursing students' anxiety during clinical practice. Further preparation and qualitative research are recommended for student readiness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Anxiety in nursing students during clinical practice is a significant concern.
- Understanding associated variables is crucial for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify variables associated with nursing students' anxiety during clinical practice.
- To explore the relationship between demographic and environmental factors and student anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Correlational quantitative descriptive design.
- Utilized the STROBE checklist for reporting.
- Sampled 135 nursing students from a population of 233.
- Data collected using validated instruments between March and April 2022.
Main Results:
- Chi-square and likelihood ratio tests indicated no statistically significant relationship between gender, educational background, learning environment, and student anxiety.
- Identified factors did not predict or correlate with anxiety levels in the studied nursing students.
Conclusions:
- Current demographic and environmental variables do not appear to be significant predictors of anxiety in nursing students' clinical practice.
- Students require enhanced preparation before clinical practice.
- Further qualitative research is recommended to explore other potential factors influencing student anxiety.
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