巴勒斯坦护理专业学生对衰老和年龄歧视的知识、态度及行为
Nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward aging and ageism in Palestine.
作者信息
Hammad Bahaaeddin M, Salameh Basma, Eqtait Faeda A, Maysa Kassabry, Fashafsheh Imad H, Ayed Ahmad J, Elzeky Mohamed E H, Anabtawi Rasmieh, Hayek Mohammed F
机构信息
Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin City, 240, Palestine.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
出版信息
BMC Geriatr. 2025 Apr 30;25(1):296. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-05946-1.
BACKGROUND
Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, hold a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to older adults. Their ability to provide effective geriatric care depends significantly on comprehensive knowledge and the cultivation of positive attitudes, and behaviors. Recognizing this critical responsibility, this study aimed to assess nursing students' attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge regarding aging and ageism.
METHODS
A cross sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample from 334 nursing students during Spring 2024. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, including the Facts on Aging Quiz (knowledge assessment), the Relating to Older People Evaluation (ageist behaviors), and Kogan's Attitudes toward Older People Scale.
RESULTS
Results revealed significant knowledge gaps, with only a small percentage achieving an acceptable knowledge level. Ageist attitudes were prevalent, though positive attitudes outweighed negative ones. Students generally held somewhat positive views of aging, but negative behaviors persisted, particularly among female students. Work experience with older adults and a family history of caregiving were positively associated with higher knowledge scores. Additionally, satisfaction with nursing education and Confidence in caring for older adults were strongly associated with positive behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge regarding older adults. Correlation analysis showed positive relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, with attitudes significantly predicting behaviors in regression analysis.
CONCLUSION
Nursing students demonstrated insufficient knowledge about older adults, with positive attitudes and behaviors prevailing despite persistent negative behaviors. Female students exhibited higher negative behaviors, while work experience and caregiving history correlated with better knowledge but did not influence attitudes or behaviors. Satisfaction with nursing education and confidence in geriatric caring were strongly linked to positive outcomes. Enhancing nursing curricula with practical, relevant content and opportunities for meaningful interaction with older adults is essential to improve students' preparedness and foster quality care.
背景
护理专业学生作为未来的医疗保健专业人员，在为老年人提供高质量护理方面发挥着关键作用。他们提供有效老年护理的能力很大程度上取决于全面的知识以及积极态度和行为的培养。认识到这一关键责任，本研究旨在评估护理专业学生对衰老和年龄歧视的态度、行为及知识。
方法
于2024年春季对334名护理专业学生进行了一项横断面研究，采用便利抽样法。通过自填式问卷收集数据，包括衰老知识测验（知识评估）、与老年人关系评估（年龄歧视行为）以及科根对老年人态度量表。
结果
结果显示存在显著的知识差距，只有一小部分学生达到了可接受的知识水平。年龄歧视态度普遍存在，不过积极态度多于消极态度。学生总体上对衰老持有一定的积极看法，但消极行为仍然存在，尤其是在女学生中。与老年人的工作经历和护理家族史与较高的知识得分呈正相关。此外，对护理教育的满意度以及照顾老年人的信心与对老年人的积极行为、态度和知识密切相关。相关分析表明知识、态度和行为之间存在正相关关系，在回归分析中态度显著预测行为。
结论
护理专业学生对老年人的知识掌握不足，尽管消极行为持续存在，但积极态度和行为占主导。女学生表现出更高的消极行为，而工作经历和护理历史与更好的知识相关，但不影响态度或行为。对护理教育的满意度和对老年护理的信心与积极结果密切相关。通过实用、相关的内容以及与老年人进行有意义互动的机会来加强护理课程，对于提高学生的准备程度和促进优质护理至关重要。
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