Factors Associated With Academic Failure Among First Year Nursing Students At Helwan University
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
The concept of academic failure can be defined as a stop of attempting because of the fear of committing errors, however, trying to achieve a goal can be considered a success even if it was less than expected. Academic failure includes various aspects of educational failure such as frequent absence from classes, dropping out, repeating the grade or low quality of education. Aim: Was to study factors associated with academic failure among first year nursing students at Helwan university. Design: This study utilized a descriptive- analytical research design. Setting: The study was carried out in the faculty of nursing and technical institute of nursing in Helwan university, Egypt. Sample: a purposive sample of 96 male and female students, 57 students from first year of technical institute of nursing and 39 students from first year of faculty of nursing. Tools: Data was collected using three tools. I. Socio-demographic data sheet, II. Academic stress scale and, III. Students support means assessment sheet. Results: The current study revealed that, there was no significant correlation between the total score of academic stressors, study hours per day and working with study. Conclusion: There were many factors that affect academic failure with different degrees. Students, curriculum content, teachers , teaching methods and learning environments in education can lead to academic failure, especially in the fields of medical sciences. Recommendations: Give precise attention to factors like course content, instructors, teaching methods and learning environments in education can prevent academic failure. Train teachers on the application and implementation of educational skills and continuously follow-up of students performance.
Authors and Affiliations
Baghdad Hussein Mahmoud, Furat Hussein Mahmoud, Neama A. Elfattah A. Elgawad
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