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Introduction: Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to complete tasks or achieve specific goals. This term underscores its role in influencing and guiding students toward the successful attainment of educational goals by educationists. The rationale for exploring self-efficacy in nursing students lies in its potential to influence not only academic outcomes but also the quality of patient care.
Objective: To examine the levels of self-efficacy among nursing students in different stages of their academic achievements
Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data through a questionnaire at a single point in time from public and private nursing colleges in Multan City. The study took place from January 2024 to June 2024. All the undergraduate students of the selected nursing colleges were included while those students who were sick and on any other type of leave were excluded from the study. The sample size was 308 nursing students. A proportionate stratified random sampling method was used for participant recruitment. Academic Self-Efficacy scale was used to measure students' self-efficacy. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS, Version 25.
Results: The data analysis revealed that majority (n= 157) had low self-efficacy level. The mean academic self-efficacy score was 105.79 (±22.63). The levels of self-efficacy were assessed using the interquartile range of the self-efficacy scores.
Conclusion: Current study involved undergraduate nursing students, predominantly female, from various colleges. Majority of students exhibited low self-efficacy. A notable trend was observed, indicating an increase in self-efficacy as students advanced through their academic years.
Keywords: Education, Nursing Students, Self efficacy
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