European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE STRESS AND HEALTH AMONG NURSING STUDENT

B.Sc. Nursing III Year Students and Prof. Dr. G. Neelakshi*

ABSTRACT

A Descriptive study design with survey approach was used for this study to assess the stress and health among nursing students studying at selected nursing college studying 2nd 3rd & 4th year B.Sc. nursing program available during the data collection period. 240 students were collected by Purposive sampling techniques. The subjects were assessed for their perceived stress and health using Perceived stress scale comprised 30 items with Six Factors; Each item is assessed using 5 point Likert scale ranging from ‘1’ (not stressful at all) – ‘4’ (very stressful at all). The total score ranged from 1 – 120. The higher score indicated ‘higher degree of stress. & Bio psycho social response scale comprised of 22 items with Six Factors: Each item is assessed using a ‘five’ point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (never) – 4 (always). Total score range from 1-88. A higher score indicates the presence of more symptoms and poorer bio-psychosocial status. developed by Sheu et al, 2002).

Keywords: Health, Stress and Nursing Students.