Sources of Stress among Saudi Arabian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Nursing students experience higher levels of stress than those in other health-related disciplines; however, there are limited data exploring stress among these students in a Saudi context. Aim: This study examines sources of stress among nursing students at an academic institution in...

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Autores principales: Wafaa Aljohani, Maram Banakhar, Loujain Sharif, Fatimah Alsaggaf, Ohood Felemban, Rebecca Wright
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/11dea6f19b6f48e7a49f2a5e7adb135a
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Sumario:Introduction: Nursing students experience higher levels of stress than those in other health-related disciplines; however, there are limited data exploring stress among these students in a Saudi context. Aim: This study examines sources of stress among nursing students at an academic institution in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using a descriptive quantitative cross-sectional research design. Methods: Data were collected from a convenience sample of 500 undergraduate nursing students, with a response rate of 71.8%, using an adapted Stress in Nursing Students (SINS) questionnaire. Results: Nursing student sources of stress fell into three categories: academic concerns, clinical practice, and social factors. Discussion: The results demonstrate commonality between other countries’ sources of stress for nursing students but highlight cultural factors unique to Saudi Arabia. This study shows opportunities for cross-cultural learning and areas needing cultural tailoring to reduce stress among nursing students.