Estresse em estudantes de enfermagem: estudo sobre vulnerabilidades sociodemográficas e acadêmicas

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the association between the presence of stress in nursing students and sociodemographic and academic vulnerabilities. Methods: Analytical research conducted with 455 nursing students, whose data were obtained by means of a questionnaire to identify sociodemographic and academic vulnerabilities, and by the Lipp's Stress Symptoms Inventory. The association between variables was tested by Pearson's chi-square (p <0.05), the strength of this association by odds ratio, and logistic regression (backward method) was used to fit the model. Results: Among all students, 64% presented stress with the following associated factors: sex (p <0.010), age group (p <0.029), marital status (p <0.001), children (p <0.001), occupational status (p <0.001), cost of education (p <0.009) and current study period (p <0.001). In the final model these factors remained: sex, marital status and current study period. Conclusion: Women, students with partners, and those in the senior year of college were more likely to present stress. ResumoObjetivo: Analisar a associação entre a presença de estresse em estudantes de enfermagem e vulnerabilidades sociodemográficas e acadêmicas. Métodos: Pesquisa analítica, realizada com 455 acadêmicos de Enfermagem cujos dados foram obtidos por meio de um questionário para identificar vulnerabilidades sociodemográficas e acadêmicas e pelo Inventário de Sintomas de Stress de Lipp. A associação entre as variáveis foi testada pelo qui-quadrado de Pearson (p<0,05), a força dessa associação pela razão de chance, sendo a regressão logística (método backward) utilizada para ajuste do modelo. Resultados: Do total de discentes, 64% apresentou estresse, tendo como fatores associados: sexo (p<0,010), faixa etária (p<0,029), situação conjugal (p<0,001), presença de filhos (p<0,001), situação ocupacional (p<0,001), custeio dos estudos (p<0,009) e ano em curso (p<0,001), permanecendo no modelo final: sexo, situação conjugal e ano em curso. Conclusão: As mulheres, os estudantes com companheiro e aqueles no último ano da faculdade tiveram maiores chances de apresentar estresse.

Estresse em estudantes universitários: uma abordagem epidemiológica

“…Studies have indicated that this fact may be related to numerous factors linked to a new and unknown world, such as compulsory activities, workload, care with family and the home. [17][18] It is understood that the predominance of female, single, and childless participants is similar to that found in published studies, which have presented this same characteristic among university students. 17,19 Even though there was no statistical significance, the average stress score was higher among female students when compared to male students.…”

“…[17][18] It is understood that the predominance of female, single, and childless participants is similar to that found in published studies, which have presented this same characteristic among university students. 17,19 Even though there was no statistical significance, the average stress score was higher among female students when compared to male students. This situation can be observed in several countries around the world, and several risk factors for stress occurrence in women, according to regional characteristics, can be mentioned.…”

Musculoskeletal symptoms in nursing students: concept analysis

“…In this sense, it is not possible to develop care models without having a referential from personal and collective reflections on the value of this care in the socio-political context in which it operates. Furthermore, nowadays professions linked to social sciences (where Nursing is inserted), enhance the health of the citizen and the construction of citizenship itself (22) .…”

“…These consequences are associated with the establishment of social and affective bonds, the requirement of long hours of study, the demand for greater autonomy and responsibility during the nursing degree (which is considered complex and challenging, as they constantly must deal with human limits) (22) . By having a very practical component, the nursing degree permits students to perceive their limitations in terms of knowledge, generating feelings and sensations that can alter their health balance (1,22) .…”

“…Nursing students are exposed to the same kind of work as nurses when they are in clinical teaching context, in practical classes and in extracurricular practices, adopting inappropriate postures, repetitive movements and weight overload (3) . Therefore, students end up presenting the same changes as the nurses who are already in clinical practice: anxiety, stress, changes in quality of life, decreased physical and mental performance (22) .…”