LEVELS OF STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG FEMALE NURSING STUDENTS AT A PUBLIC SECTOR NURSING COLLEGE IN PESHAWAR

Abstract

Objective: To assess the levels of stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem among female undergraduate nursing students.

Subjects and Methods: A total of one hundred (n=100), female nursing students from semester 1 and 3, BSN program, were included in this study. A self-administered Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21), and Rosenberg self-esteem scales were used for data collection.

Results: Out of hundred female nursing students, eighty-five were from semester 1, and fifteen were from semester 3, and majority of participants were in age group 18-22. Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression, including mild, moderate and severe categories was found to be 93%, 95%, and 81% respectively. The level of self-esteem, however, was found with in normal range in majority (91.6%) of participants.

Conclusion: In the current study overall prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression is high among female student nurses which can be a potential impediment in their academic and clinical learning.