Table 1.
Nursing students’ Socio-demographic characteristics Profiles (n = 401)
| Variable | Intervention (N = 134) | Control (N = 267) | χ2(p-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n(%) | n(%) | ||
| Gender | |||
| Males | 83 (61.9%) | 181 (67.8%) | 0.244a(0.721) |
| Females | 51 (38.1%) | 86 (32.2%) | |
| Age | |||
| < 24 yrs. | 6 (4.5%) | 25 (9.4%) | 0.192a(0.398) |
| 25–29 yrs. | 100 (74.6%) | 195 (73.0%) | |
| > 30 yrs. | 28 (20.9%) | 47 (17.6%) | |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 123 (91.8%) | 248 (92.9%) | 0.802a(0.695) |
| Married | 11 (8.2%) | 19 (7.1%) | |
| Accommodation | |||
| In-campus | 43 (32.1%) | 235 (88.0%) | 8.773a(0.001) |
| Off-campus | 91 (67.9%) | 32 (12.0%) | |
| Interest in joining nursing program | |||
| Yes | 92 (68.7%) | 204 (76.4%) | 2.771a(0.096) |
| No | 42 (31.3%) | 63 (23.6%) | |
| Reasons to join nursing program | |||
| Own choice | 71 (53.0%) | 139 (52.1%) | 0.430a(0.934) |
| Parent’s/peer pressure | 29 (21.6%) | 55 (20.6%) | |
| Easier to get a job | 24 (17.9%) | 48 (18.0%) | |
| Entry qualifications | 10 (7.5%) | 25 (9.4%) | |
| Satisfaction in learning nursing program | |||
| Yes | 78 (58.2%) | 224 (83.9%) | 31.660a(0.001) |
| No | 56 (41.8%) | 43 (16.1%) | |
| Perceived benefits in learning nursing program | |||
| Yes | 104 (77.6%) | 233 (87.3%) | 6.200a(0.013) |
| No | 30 (22.4%) | 34 (12.7%) | |
| Perceived challenges during learning process | |||
| Difficult accessing updated learning materials | 24 (17.9%) | 56 (21.0%) | 9.665a(0.046) |
| Complex course contents | 49 (36.6%) | 74 (27.7%) | |
| Inadequate support from lecturers | 18 (13.4%) | 37 (13.9%) | |
| Limited time | 25 (18.7%) | 79 (29.6%) | |
| No conducive environment | 18 (13.4%) | 21 (7.9%) | |
Source: Field Data (2019)