Prevalence and Factors Contributed to Absenteeism among Nursing Students at Faculty of Nursing Sciences, University of Khartoum –Sudan
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Student absenteeism is a major concern for university education worldwide. Despite the strict rules, Absenteeism is an ongoing problem in universities. Absenteeism refers to a situation when a student does not attend lectures, practice or any education activities. Objective: The overall objective of the study was to estimate prevalence and factors that contribute to absenteeism among Nursing Student at Faculty of Nursing Sciences University of Khartoum –Sudan, 2011-2013. Methods: The study had a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study included all regular undergraduate students who were enrolled in the university for at least one semester. A systematic, probability proportion to size sampling design were used and randomly 344students were recruited from568 students. One fifth were male and the rest were females. Data were obtained from participants by pre tested structured interview. Results Prevalence of absenteeism among nursing students was 29.4%. Male students were more prevalence than female, 41.1%and 26.5% respectively. Students perception towards related factors were reported as student factors( 58%) ,family(62.3%),social(71%),study(74%)an financial(82.3%) .All together leading to 70% of students’ absenteeism .More common time for female students’ absenteeism were at pre menstrual period. The study reveal that: there were significant correlation between residence and time of absenteeism. Conclusion: Problem of absenteeism is quite prevalent among the Nursing students; the problem is multi factorial.
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Faiza A. N. RN
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