2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A

Aim: To assess the prevalence of stress among the 1^st year B.Sc. nursing students.

Materials and Methods: A quantitative research approach, descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A sample of 60 1^st year B.Sc. nursing students was selected by using a simple random sampling technique. A modified student stress scale was used to assess the level of stress. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics i.e. frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation, Z test, and chi-square.

Major findings of the study: 5(8.3%) students had mild stress, 45(75%) students had moderate stress, and 10 (16.7%) students had severe stress. Association between the level of stress and socio-demographic variables, there is a statistically significant association with socio-demographic variables such as the mother’s education, father’s education, family income per month, type of family, and awareness about the nursing profession.