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A Study to Assess the Stress Level among First Year B.sc. Nursing Students at Selected College, Madurai

Author(s) Ms. Cimiya Needhu D, Ms. Maheesha Marthini P, Ms. Keerthiga Varatharajan V, Mr. Logesh Prasand A, Mr. Manoj Kumar M, Ms. Keerthika Mariappan M, Ms. Keerthiga Arumugam A
Country India
Abstract Background: First-year B.Sc. Nursing students experience stress due to academic workload, examinations, assignments, clinical exposure, and adjustment to nursing education. An objective of the study is to assess the level of stress among first-year B.Sc. Nursing students, and to find the association between stress level and selected demographic variables. A method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive survey design was used among 100 first-year B.Sc. Nursing students. Purposive sampling technique was adopted. Data were collected using demographic, academic, and stress assessment questionnaires. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Chi-square test. The results are the majority of students (67%) had moderate stress, 26% had mild stress, and 7% had severe stress. Reason for choosing nursing showed significant association with stress level (χ² = 34.32, p < 0.05). Academic variables also showed significant association with stress level. Conclusion Moderate stress was predominant among first-year B.Sc. Nursing students. Regular counseling, academic guidance, stress-management programmes, and mentoring are recommended.
Keywords Stress, B.Sc. Nursing Students, Academic Stress, Stress Level, Nursing Education, Perceived Stress Scale.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-09
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