Table 3.

Coping strategies utilized by female nursing students (n = 332).

Stress factor/item	Factor ranking	Item ranking	Mean	SD	Median (P25, P75)
Overall Coping strategies use			2.01	0.63	2.00 (1.78, 2.36)
I. Avoidance	4		1.25	0.95	1.33 (0.33, 1.83)
To avoid difficulties during clinical practice.		14	1.66	1.19	2.00 (1.00, 2.00)
To avoid teachers		16	1.34	1.33	1.00 (0.00, 2.00)
To quarrel with others and lose their temper.		18	1.00	1.18	1.00 (0.00, 2.00)
To expect miracles so one does not have to face difficulties.		17	1.17	1.12	1.00 (0.00, 2.00)
To expect others to solve the problem.		19	0.98	1.13	1.00 (0.00, 2.00)
To leave it to fate.		15	1.38	1.21	1.00 (0.00, 2.00)
II. Problem-solving	3		2.35	1.01	2.41 (1.66, 3.00)
To adopt different strategies to solve problems.		5	2.40	1.12	2.00 (2.00, 3.00)
To set up objectives to solve problems.		13	2.14	1.16	2.00 (1.00, 3.00)
To make plans, list priorities, and solve stressful events.		3	2.52	1.26	3.00 (2.00, 4.00)
To find the meaning of stressful incidents.		9	2.32	1.17	2.00 (1.00, 3.00)
To employ experience to solve problems.			2.44	1.15	3.00 (2.00, 3.00)
To have confidence in performing as well as senior schoolmates.		10	2.30	1.22	2.00 (1.00, 3.00)
III. Stay optimistic	1		2.38	0.95	2.50 (1.75, 3.00)
To keep an optimistic and positive attitude in dealing with everything in life.		12	2.18	1.32	2.00 (1.00, 3.00)
To see things objectively.		6	2.36	1.17	2.00 (2.00, 3.00)
To have confidence in overcoming difficulties.		7	2.35	1.25	2.00 (1.00, 3.00)
To cry, to feel moody, sad, and helpless.		1	2.62	1.25	3.00 (2.00, 4.00)
IV. Transference	2		2.36	0.71	2.33 (2.00, 2.66)
To feast and take a long sleep.		11	2.21	1.07	2.00 (2.00, 3.00)
To save time for sleep and maintain good health to face stress.		8	2.33	1.06	2.00 (2.00, 3.00)
Relax via TV, movies, a shower, or physical exercises.		2	2.54	1.06	3.00 (2.00, 3.00)