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

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  • Wafaa Aljohani

    (Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia
    Nursing Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia)

  • Maram Banakhar

    (Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia)

  • Loujain Sharif

    (Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia)

  • Fatimah Alsaggaf

    (Department of Maternity and Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ohood Felemban

    (Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21551, Saudi Arabia)

  • Rebecca Wright

    (School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

Abstract

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.

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  • Wafaa Aljohani & Maram Banakhar & Loujain Sharif & Fatimah Alsaggaf & Ohood Felemban & Rebecca Wright, 2021. "Sources of Stress among Saudi Arabian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:22:p:11958-:d:678913
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    1. Yenna Salamonson & Sharon Andrew & Roger Watson & Stephen TT Teo & Ian J Deary, 2011. "The Stressors in Students (SIS) scale: development, reliability, and validity," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(13‐14), pages 2078-2080, July.
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    1. Winnie Lai Sheung Cheng & Phyllis Man Chi Young & Kevin Kar Ho Luk, 2022. "Moderating Role of Coping Style on the Relationship between Stress and Psychological Well-Being in Hong Kong Nursing Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-12, September.
    2. Pingting Zhu & Ting Xu & Huiwen Xu & Qiaoying Ji & Wen Wang & Meiyan Qian & Guanghui Shi, 2023. "Relationship between Anxiety, Depression and Learning Burnout of Nursing Undergraduates after the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-12, February.

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