Author/Authors :
Singh, Abhishek Major S.D. Singh Medical College - Departments of Community Medicine, India , Chopra, Mukul MM Institute of Medical Sciences - Forensic Medicine, India , Adiba, Siddiqui Maharishi Markandeshwar University - MM College of Nursing - Department of OBG, India , Mithra, Prasanna Kasturba Medical College (KMC) - Department of Community Medicine, India , Bhardwaj, Anu MM Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Community Medicine, India , Arya, Rakesh Major S.D. Singh Medical College - Departments of Community Medicine, India , Chikkara, Pankaj Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) - Department of Forensic Medicine, India , Rathinam, Rajesh Duraisamy Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC) - , Puducherry - Department of Forensic Medicine, India , Panesar, Sanjeet University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) - Department of Community Medicine, India
Abstract :
Background: In recent years, there is a growing appreciation of the stresses involved in nursing training. It is important for nursing educators to know the prevalence of psychological distress and psychological well-being among nursing students. The present study aimed to assess perceived stress in the undergraduate students studying in a nursing college located in North India. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out at College of Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Haryana, in the month of August 2011 using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Perceived stress score was measured using perceived stress scale (PSS). Results: The mean perceived stress score of all 282 students was 28.67 (SD = 5.32), with a median of 26 (IQR = 22–34). Female students had more perceived stress score (31.33) than male students (26.01). The maximum mean perceived stress score (29.66) was observed in 2nd year students, and the least mean perceived stress score (26.28) was found in 3rd year students. Conclusion: The present study indicates high levels of psychological disturbance among nursing undergraduate students in the middle phase of the course. Hence, there is an urgent need to take measures by the authorities to reduce stress among the nursing students.
