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Partner abuse against female nursing students
J M Attala1, D Oetker, M McSweeney
1Barnes College of Nursing, University of Missouri-St Louis 63121-4499, USA.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Nursing students face significant abuse and stress, highlighting inadequate interventions for victims of violence. Integrating family violence education into curricula is crucial for addressing domestic violence in nursing settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Nursing interventions for women victims of violence are often inadequate.
- Nurses and nursing students are vulnerable to experiencing abuse.
- Prevalence of violence and its impact on nursing students requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of physical and nonphysical abuse among nursing students.
- To identify mental health challenges, such as depression and clinical stress, in this population.
- To determine the need for improved education and proactive strategies against domestic violence in nursing.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted with 243 nursing students.
- Data collected on reported experiences of physical and nonphysical abuse.
- Surveys assessed levels of depression and clinical stress.
Main Results:
- 8% of students reported physical abuse; 18.9% reported nonphysical abuse.
- 26.1% of students experienced difficulties with depression.
- Over half of the students reported some level of clinical stress.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students experience high rates of abuse and mental health challenges.
- Current nursing education lacks sufficient focus on family violence.
- Enhanced curricula and proactive strategies are needed to combat violence against nurses and nursing students.