Factors Associated with Anxiety and its Self-Care Measures among Nursing Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.5.8
- Author:
Nurasikin Mohamad Shariff
1
;
Wan Aisyah Nasuha Wan Mohamed Tarmizi
2
;
Wan Hasliza Wan Mamat
3
;
Nurul Sima Mohamad Shariff
4
Author Information
1. Department of Special Care Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
2. Kulliyyah of Nursing, Level 3, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
3. Department of Professional Nursing Studies, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
4. Faculty of Science and Technology, University Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandai Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anxiety, COVID-19, Nursing Students, Self-Care Measure
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.5):45-50
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: One of the rising mental health issues among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic is
anxiety. As future healthcare front-liners, nursing students are expected to perform good self-care to deliver quality
care to patients. The purpose of the present study is to examine the factors associated with anxiety and its’ self-care
measures among nursing students. Methods: The study recruited over 200 students in the East Coast region of Malaysia and the online survey was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic between December 2020 and January
2021. The questions were in 3 parts: Socio-demographic, Self-care assessment worksheet (SCAW), and Burns Anxiety Inventory. Descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and multiple linear regression were used to answer the
research aim. Results: The range of anxiety levels among the nursing students was from no anxiety (7.5%) to severe
anxiety or panic (28.9%, 17.9%). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed two predictors associated with higher
level of anxiety were the first-year nursing students (bb =10.90, CI=4.49, 17.30), and respondents who stated having fairly satisfied with the nursing program (bb =13.50, CI=5.10, 21.90). Among the self-care components, result
revealed that higher levels of physical care throughout the semester predicted lower anxiety (bb =-0.85, CI=-1.328,
-0.372, p<0.05). Conclusion: The study’s overall finding is that nursing students’ participation in self-care, particularly physical care, may help to lessen anxiety. Our findings are significant because self-care can complement
psychiatric interventions for people with high levels of anxiety and is a significant contributor to mental well-being.
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