A Comparative Study To Assess The Stress-Related Problems And Reactions of M.Sc. Nursing And Non-Nursing P.G. Students: A Prospective Study

International Journal of Nursing and Health Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJNHS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Shamina Bhandari, Veena Sharma, Madhubala Handa

10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V7I2P106

How to Cite?

Shamina Bhandari, Veena Sharma, Madhubala Handa, "A Comparative Study To Assess The Stress-Related Problems And Reactions of M.Sc. Nursing And Non-Nursing P.G. Students: A Prospective Study," SSRG International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, vol. 7,  no. 2, pp. 32-42, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V7I2P106

Abstract:

A. Aim: In recent years, there is an increasing concern about the stresses involved in nursing training. Nursing educators need to know the occurrence of physical distress and psychological well-being among nursing students. The present study aimed to do a comparative study to assess the stress-related problems and reactions of M.Sc. Nursing and Non-Nursing - P.G. students in a nursing college located in North India. It is a unique study that is not conducted to compare in this part of the world to compare and observed physical and psychological stress between Nursing and non-Nursing post-graduate students in Northern India.
B. Materials and Methods:
A comparative study to assess the stress-related problem and stress reactions of M.Sc. Nursing (32 students) and Non-Nursing P.G. students (32) in a selected University of Delhi to develop and disseminate guidelines to cope with study-related stress was undertaken at Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi.
C. Results:
Majority of M.Sc. Nursing students, i.e., 6 (18.75%) had a mild degree of stress, 18 (56.25%) had a moderate degree of stress, and 8(25%) had a severe degree of stress. Among Non-Nursing P.G. students, 8(25%) had a mild degree of stress, 21(65.625%) had a moderate degree of stress, and 3(9.375%) had a severe degree of stress. D. Conclusion: The data of the present study point out that nursing students experienced higher levels of stress. Hence, the authorities need to take measures, such as creating a congenial environment to reduce stress among the nursing students.

Keywords:

Nursing college, stress, P.G. students

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