scholarly journals Confounding Factors Affecting the Emotional Intelligence Amongst Jordanian Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic's Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study Using USMEQ-i

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafi Alnjadat ◽  
Ahmad Al-Rawashdeh
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Factors

Objective: This aim of this study was to determine which variables from the demographic data most affect the EI regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdown amongst the nursing and midwifery students in Jordan.Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, express, comprehend, motivate, influence and regulate emotions proposed the first EI model, which includes three constructs: emotion assessment and expression, emotion consumption and emotion control. During the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, face-to-face study methods have been replaced by online teaching, which has caused many psychological effects.Method: A cross-sectional approach was used to measure EI for nursing and midwifery students. The tool was completed online by nursing and midwifery students using Google Forms. All of the findings were received online and then analyzed accordingly. In this study, USMEQ-i was used to gather data from the participants.Results: The general EI score for the student respondents falls into the average score (M = 39.6). Regarding the difference between males and females, the results showed no significant difference. Moreover, the general linear regressions analysis of independent variables on EI score showed four significant factors. Nursing students who study in Years 1 and 4 had significantly higher EI scores than those in Years 2 and 3. EI ability decreased when a student's economic status changed from luxurious to middle income. Moreover, an increase in age significantly decreased the value of EI. This study indicates that all nursing and midwifery students who enrolled in general nursing program tended to have higher EI scores than others (p = 0.006).Conclusion: Year of study, age, average lifestyle and enrollment in a nursing program were found to be the most significant factors associated with EI amongst Jordanian nursing and midwifery students. This issue needs to be researched further, such that appropriate steps can be taken to address it.

scholarly journals Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Bongomin ◽  
Bernard Erima ◽  
Richard Kwizera ◽  
Emmanuel I. Odongo-Aginya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Medical Mycology ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Significant Difference

Background. The burden of serious fungal diseases has significantly increased in the past few decades; however, the number of health-care workers with expertise in the management of fungal diseases remains low, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to evaluate the use of freely available online teaching material to enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology among medical students in Gulu University Medical School, Uganda. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among second year medical students undertaking Medical Mycology course on antifungal agents in the department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the academic year 2017-2018. The materials were synthesized and peer-reviewed by experts in fungal diseases and were made freely available on the Leading International Fungal Education website (http://www.LIFE-Worldwide.org). A local faculty in the department delivered the lectures, and pre- and posttest scores were evaluated statistically. Results. Sixty medical students participated in the study of which 78% were male. The average score was 41% for the pretest and 52% for the posttest (p<0.0001). There was no significant difference in the scores of males and females. Majority of the students gave an above-average rating for the course material; however, 54% preferred prerecorded videos. Conclusion. Using freely available online materials on medical mycology can enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology. Because of this, there is need to incorporate up-to-date information about the subject into the curriculums of medical schools especially in LMICs.

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy and Readiness Towards Early Clinical Exposure Among Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinta Antin Kumalasari ◽  
Sri Suparti ◽  
Kala Raani
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Early Clinical Exposure

Background: Early Clinical Exposure is a learning approach that integrates classroom learning with the clinical practice at the students' academic stage. Based on an interview with 3rd-semester Nursing Students, the results showed that they had low self-efficacy and readiness towards early clinical exposure. Objective: This study aims to evaluate self-efficacy and readiness towards early clinical exposure among nursing students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP). The study design was a cross-sectional study involving 218 undergraduate students at a private Islamic university in their third semester. Methods: Data were collected using an online questionnaire of Google Form developed by the researcher, and the questions were valid and reliable based on a reliability test. The sampling method in this study was the total sampling technique. There were 50 questions of the item in the questionnaire and 6 items for demographic data. Result: The majority of pupils showed strong self-efficacy (98.2%) according to the findings of this study and moderate self-efficacy (1.8%). The majority of students presented high readiness (97.7%) and moderate readiness (2.3%). According to the correlation test results, a correlation (r = 0.545, p0.05) was found between self-efficacy and readiness for early clinical exposure. Conclusion: The higher the student's self-efficacy is, the more the readiness will be to face the practice of early clinical exposure.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION AMONG MAHSA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Nadiatul Azra Ahmad Mazlan ◽  
Ng Xin Hui
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of undergraduate students of MAHSA University on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among 350 local undergraduate students recruited by convenience sampling. The survey was conducted in English and consisted of questions on demographic data and 14 questions on knowledge toward HPV vaccination. Verbal consent was obtained from the participants beforehand, and their participation was voluntary and anonymous.Results: The participants have scored below average (6.09±3.39) for knowledge on HPV vaccines with a significant difference in terms of age, gender, and program of the study. Students from medicine, dentistry, and biomedical science tend to have better mean knowledge score (7.39±2.99) with 25% scored 10 and above. The non-health-care students showed insignificant lower mean knowledge score of 4.17±2.06, respectively.Conclusion: This study has demonstrated moderate level HPV vaccine knowledge toward HPV vaccination among university students with majority posed background of health-related knowledge.

Comparison of professional values between nursing students in Taiwan and China

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hua Lin ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Show-Ing Shieh ◽  
Chia-Chan Kao ◽  
I Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Nursing Educators ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nursing Professional ◽  
Professional Value

Background: People in both Taiwan and China originally descended from the Han Chinese, but the societies have been separated for approximately 38 years. Due to different political systems, variations exist in healthcare and nursing education systems in Taiwan and China. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the professional values of nursing students in Taiwan and China. Design: A cross-sectional design was applied in this study. The Nursing Professional Value Scale–Revised was used to measure the professional values of the students. The questionnaire was distributed to eligible undergraduate students in a classroom setting. Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at the first investigator’s university. Participants were informed that completion and return of the questionnaire was voluntary, and confidentiality was ensured by keeping the responses anonymous. Participants: A convenience sample included 292 Taiwanese students and 654 Chinese students. Findings: A total of 11 individual Nursing Professional Value Scale–Revised items showed significant differences between the two groups. These results reflect the differences in the perceived importance of these items between the groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the mean overall scores for the Nursing Professional Value Scale–Revised (p = .766) and three subscales (all p > .05). Conclusion: There are some differences in professional values between nursing students in Taiwan and China. Given the increasingly frequent and close interactions between Taiwan and China and the globalization of nursing, understanding these differences may help nursing educators identify students’ perceptions of their professional values and support the development of strategies to improve weaknesses in professional values.

scholarly journals Stress and quality of sleep in undergraduate nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kézia Katiane Medeiros da Silva ◽  
Milva Maria Figueiredo de Martino ◽  
Clarissa Maria Bandeira Bezerra ◽  
Ângela Monic Lima de Souza ◽  
Danila Maria da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the level of stress and sleep quality in nursing students according to terms of the nursing program. Method: descriptive and cross-sectional research developed in a higher education institution in Northeastern Brazil on 167 students. We used data collection, sociodemographic information, and a scale for assessing stress and sleep quality in nursing students. Results: we identified a statistically significant difference between domains of the stress scale and the terms of the undergraduate program, and between the quality of sleep and such terms such as as in the fourth and sixth semesters. Conclusion: different stress scores show that the semester which concerns students the most is the fifth. Quality of sleep was deemed good for the first, third, fifth, seventh, and eighth semesters; and poor for the fourth and sixth terms.

scholarly journals Comparison of Salivary pH Among Smokers and Non- Smokers by Keeping DMFT at Unity

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-227
Author(s):  
Usman Zafar ◽  
Hashim Mansoor ◽  
Hamza Asif ◽  
Naufal Nadeem ◽  
Ayesha Aslam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Salivary Ph

Objective: To evaluate the effects of smoking on salivary pH and compare it among smokers and non-smokers while keeping DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth) index at unity. Study Design and Setting: Cross sectional study carried out among young male undergraduate students with age range of 19-25 years at Army Medical College (Rawalpindi) over a period of 2 months from 1st January to 1st March 2018. Methodology: The sample size was 58; from which equally 29 were smokers and 29 were non-smokers. Sample size was calculated by WHO sample size calculator. Unstimulated saliva using a simple drooling method was used to collect in a sterile container from each of the subject. The pH was assessed by using a portable KETOTEK digital pH meter. DMFT was recorded by using dental mirrors and probes under illumination of dental unit. All the readings, along with demographic data were entered in performa. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Mean salivary pH between the study groups was compared using Independent sample t test. P<0.05 was taken as significant. Results: Total of the 58 study subjects, 29 were smokers and 29 were non-smokers. Mean salivary pH of the whole study sample was 7.2±0.45. A statistically significant difference was observed between smokers and non-smokers; whereas smoker’s salivary pH was significantly lower than that of non-smoker’s (P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that, the mean salivary pH levels decreases with tobacco consumption in smoked form

scholarly journals The Decision Not to Resuscitate Order for Terminally Ill Pediatric Patients and Ethics as a Predictor from Undergraduate Students’ Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
sawsan abuhammad ◽  
Suhiab Mufleh ◽  
Karem H Alzoubi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Do Not Resuscitate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Do Not Resuscitate Orders ◽  
Excellent Care

Abstract Background: Nurses and Doctor of Pharmacy (PhrmD) must communicate and properly documented the do not resuscitate orders for terminally ill children and their relatives. They also have to offer excellent care including more family support, assisting the child with terminally ill disease in passing on peacefully, and preventing unnecessary cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This research was aimed to survey attitudes of nursing and pharmD undergraduate students about the “do not resuscitate” order for children with terminally ill diseases.Method: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. More than 400 nursing and pharmD students were recruited in this study. All the participating students were e-mailed information regarding the study, including the web survey link.Results: Approximately, 60% of the nursing and phrmD students would disclose the need for the do not resuscitate order for children with terminally ill diseases. The results showed that there was a significant difference in perception toward do not resuscitate order between nursing and pharmD students. The pharmD students had more positive attitude toward do not resuscitate than the nursing students. Demographic variables were not associated with the perception toward do not resuscitate orders. Conclusion: This study showed that Jordanian nursing and pharmD students are willing to learn more about different aspects of do not resuscitate orders for terminally ill children. Analyzing their responses to many items showed their misconception about do not resuscitate orders for terminally ill children.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the attitudes of nursing students toward ageism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Toygar ◽  
Ayfer Kardakovan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Older People ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nurse Students

Background & Aim: The world's older adult population is increasing and is expected to increase in the future. Ageism is one of the difficulties older adults experienced. Nursing students as a candidate for the nursing profession will frequent contact with older adults. Ageism attitudes among nursing students are essential for this reason. This study aims to determine the attitudes of nursing students toward ageism and the factors affecting it. Method & Materials: The study was cross-sectional, and the data were collected from January to February 2019. The study included 509 students. A demographic data form and the Ageism Attitude Scale were used to collect data. Results: The mean age of the participants was 20.94±1.30 years and 439 (86.2%) participants were female. Female nurse students show lower ageist attitudes than males (p<0.001) and between the year of study and attitudes to ageism (p = 0.001). A statistically significant difference was found between nurse students caring for older people and those not caring for older people and attitudes to ageism (p<0.001). Conclusion: In nursing students, giving care to older people during their education, and having lived with an older relative should be considered to reduce ageism. We offer that nurse curriculums revised to reduce ageism according to factors affecting attitudes to ageism.

scholarly journals Correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Stress in Undergraduate Medical Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Shazia Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Score

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:  Students face health related issues and stress due to burden of their studies. Emotions can affect one’s reactions, therefore Emotional Intelligence may help overcome the negative effects of stressful situations faced by the students. OBJECTIVE: To determine the correlation between emotional intelligence (EI) and academic stress in undergraduate students. DESIGN: Cross-sectional Correlational study. SETTING: The study was conducted among the undergraduate student of M Islam Medical College Gujranwala. Two hundred and ten students participated in the study.  METHODS: Schutte Emotional Intelligence and perceived stress scale proformas were given to participants and their EI and stress level was measured.  RESULTS: Totally, 116 (55.2%) of participants were females and 94 (44.8%) were males. Perceived stress score was associated with gender and study of year. Perceived stress score was higher in female and second year undergraduate students. No significant difference was observed in emotional intelligence score between both genders and study of year. There was significant correlation between EI scores and educational stress in undergraduate students (p < 0.001).  CONCLUSION: It is obvious from our study that the emotional intelligence scores and educational stress are negatively correlated. Educating students to improve EI may help prevent stress and optimize their overall wellness. Hence it is suggested that emotional intelligence awareness workshops and training be included in the educational programs of the undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial tendency of Nursing students: a comparison between graduating beginners and undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana Amorim Corrêa Trotte ◽  
José Luís Guedes dos Santos ◽  
Caroline Ferreira Neris Sarat ◽  
Maria Gefé da Rosa Mesquita ◽  
Marluci Andrade Conceição Stipp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Study Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nursing Courses

Objective: to compare the entrepreneurial tendency between beginner and graduating students from undergraduate Nursing courses. Method: this is a cross-sectional and quantitative research study. Data was collected from 377 Nursing students from four undergraduate Nursing courses in different Brazilian regions, 162 of them in first year and 215 in last year. Data was collected by means of a social and academic characterization form and the General Entrepreneurial Tendency Test. Data analysis was conducted by means of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: the scores of the beginner students were below the mean in all dimensions of the instrument. The senior year students were above the test mean in the Impulse and determination dimension. A statistically significant difference was identified in relation to the course period and to the entrepreneurial tendency in the following dimensions: Need for achievement (p=0.001) and Impulse and determination (p=0.000). Conclusion: the results indicate the importance of investment by universities in the development of an entrepreneurial culture in higher education in Nursing.

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