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{"title":"Development and psychometric testing of the Professional Interpersonal Competency Assessment Scale for Novice nurses (PICASN).","authors":"Yuko Sato, Yuko Yasuhara, Hirokazu Ito, Gil P Soriano, Allan Paulo Blaquera, Rozzano C Locsin, Tetsuya Tanioka","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2992","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessing the professional interpersonal competency of novice nurses is crucial for preventing staff turnover and promoting effective work. However, none of the instruments identified in the literature specifically target novice nurses.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to develop and psychometrically test the perception dimension of the Professional Interpersonal Competency Assessment Scale for Novice nurses (PICASN) in Japan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study comprised four steps: 1) concept identification, 2) item construction, 3) validity measure, and 4) reliability measure. A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire was administered from February to April 2023 and was completed by 203 novice nurses. Data quality was assessed using mean, item response, missing values, floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency, and item-rest correlations. Content validity index (CVI) was used to determine the instrument's validity, while exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using maximum likelihood estimation with Promax rotation was employed to assess the factor structure. Cronbach's alpha was used to evaluate reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The 27-item PICASN demonstrated an Item-CVI of 0.94 and a Scale-CVI of 0.88. EFA revealed two factors: 1) Basic competencies as a novice nurse (15 items) and 2) Relationship building skills within the healthcare team (12 items), which explained 80% of the variance. Internal consistency reliability was excellent at 0.94 and 0.91 for the factors, and the overall scale reliability was 0.95. The item-rest (I-R) correlation values exceeding 0.6 were considered acceptable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The PICASN demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties, making it an effective tool for measuring professional interpersonal competency among novice nurses in Japan. This instrument serves to assist novice nurses by promoting self-awareness and offering targeted insights into specific areas requiring improvement. Additionally, it provides experienced nurses and nurse managers with valuable insights into team dynamics, guiding interventions for continuous quality improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 6","pages":"619-626"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10731437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138832101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric testing of the Indonesian version of the Nurses' Ethical Behavior in Protecting Patients' Rights (I-NEBPPR) scale.","authors":"Dian Susmarini, Do Thi Ninh, Cheng Li, GunJeong Lee","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2921","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses routinely encounter ethical dilemmas with patients and healthcare professionals. Therefore, it is crucial for them to be conscious of ethical principles and apply them in their decision-making processes. However, no specific questionnaire is available to assess nurses' ethical conduct in Indonesia.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Nurses' Ethical Behavior in Protecting Patients' Rights (I-NEBPPR) scale.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following the World Health Organization's guidelines and utilizing the WHODAS 2.0 translation package, the NEBPPR was translated into Bahasa Indonesia and underwent a rigorous translation and adaptation process. Data were collected between October and November 2022 and included 283 Indonesian nurses as participants. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to evaluate construct validity. Convergent validity, discriminant validity, and reliability were also performed for comprehensive evaluation. IBM SPSS statistics version 27.0 and AMOS 24.0 were used for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five items were excluded from the original versions, forming five subscales that include a combined total of 23 items. The subscales are as follows: Factor 1 (Respect for right to information and decision), Factor 2 (Providing fair care), Factor 3 (Providing benefit-not harming), Factor 4 (Respect for patient values and choices), and Factor 5 (Attention to privacy). The I-NEBPPR model demonstrated robust construct validity with factor loadings ranging from 0.453 to 0.871. CFA showed satisfactory model fit indices (χ²/df = 1.554 (<i>p</i> <0.001), GFI = 0.906, CFI = 0.929, IFI = 0.930, RMSEA = 0.044). Reliability metrics were solid, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.819 and composite reliability exceeding 0.6. Both convergent validity, as indicated by AVE, and discriminant validity, as confirmed by the Fornell-Larcker criterion, met established thresholds.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is affirmed that the 23-item I-NEBPPR demonstrated strong psychometric properties, making it a valuable, practical, and time-efficient tool for nurse supervisors, nurse managers, and nurse leaders to assess nurses' clinically-based ethical behavior in their efforts to protect patient's rights.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 6","pages":"627-633"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10731433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138832108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors influencing Tanzanian mothers' feeding practices for toddlers: A predictive correlational study.","authors":"Debora Dyson Bukuku, Tassanee Prasopkittikun, Sudaporn Payakkaraung, Chayapa Lenwari","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2974","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2974","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Feeding practices are crucial in ensuring toddlers receive an appropriate and varied diet to support their growth and development. In Tanzania, maternal feeding practices for young children are inadequate, and there is limited research on the influencing factors.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine the factors influencing Tanzanian mothers' feeding practices for toddlers, utilizing the health promotion model as the theoretical framework.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A predictive correlational design was employed, with a random sample of 399 mothers who brought their toddlers for health supervision at a tertiary care hospital in the United Republic of Tanzania. Data on personal information, depression, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, social support, situational influences, and maternal feeding practices were collected using self-administered questionnaires between September 2021 and November 2021. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and multiple regression analysis were employed for the analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All the factors examined in the study accounted for 18.9% of the variance explained in maternal feeding practices. Significantly, only two factors, perceived self-efficacy (β = 0.32, <i>p</i> <0.001) and situational influences (β = 0.24, <i>p</i> <0.001), could predict maternal feeding practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Perceived self-efficacy and situational influences emerged as the primary influencing factors on maternal feeding practices for toddlers. Pediatric nurses should address these modifiable factors when developing nursing interventions and strategies to promote a healthy nutritional status in toddlers.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 6","pages":"603-610"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10731432/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138832104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences of Indonesian nurses in improving preterm oral feeding readiness in special care units: A qualitative descriptive study.","authors":"Dyah Dwi Astuti,&nbsp;Rinawati Rohsiswatmo,&nbsp;Dessie Wanda,&nbsp;Diah Mulyawati Utari","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2772","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Many preterm infants face feeding difficulties during the transition from enteral to oral feeding due to organ immaturity, resulting in aspiration, airway instability, and oral feeding intolerance. These challenges can increase morbidity and mortality among preterm infants. Nurses play a vital role in providing interventions to minimize negative impacts and enhance the safety of preterm oral feeding.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indonesian nurses in improving preterm oral feeding readiness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive study was conducted involving ten nurses working in intensive care units as participants through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted from January to March 2023. Thematic analysis was applied for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four key themes developed in this study: 1) comprehensive and holistic nursing assessment, 2) challenging and complex nursing issues, 3) the need for nutritional management skills, and 4) the necessity of collaborative support.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses play a pivotal role in enhancing oral feeding readiness among premature infants. Their responsibilities include assessing oral feeding readiness, addressing nursing challenges, and implementing multidisciplinary stimulation involving parents. This study provides a foundational framework for developing interventions to improve preterm oral feeding readiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"478-488"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient compliance: A concept analysis.","authors":"Saowaluk Thummak,&nbsp;Wassana Uppor,&nbsp;La-Ongdao Wannarit","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patient compliance with regimens is one of the most researched and least-understood behavioral concerns in the healthcare profession due to the many meanings employed in multidiscipline over time. Thus, a thorough examination of the idea of patient compliance is necessary.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This paper aims to explore and identify the essence of the term patient compliance to achieve an operational definition of the concept.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Walker and Avant's eight-step approach was used. A literature search was conducted using keywords of patient compliance AND healthcare profession from five databases: PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane database, published from 1995 to 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The attributes of patient compliance include 1) self-care behavior, 2) following health recommendations, and 3) willing collaboration with health professionals. Antecedents of patient compliance were characteristics of therapeutic regimens, communication of health advice, and patients' attitudes toward professional recommendations. Consequences include improved clinical outcomes, quality of life, and lifestyle or behavior modification.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This concept analysis offers a valuable perspective on patient compliance that guides the nursing practice in providing better interventions to promote compliance among patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"421-427"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond the classics: A comprehensive look at concept analysis methods in nursing education and research.","authors":"Joko Gunawan,&nbsp;Yupin Aungsuroch,&nbsp;Colleen Marzilli","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2544","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This editorial presents eight concept analysis methods for use in nursing research and education. In addition to the two classical methods of Walker and Avant's and Rodgers' concept analysis approaches that are typically utilized in nursing education and briefly discussed within this editorial, six additional methods are also presented including Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's Hybrid model, Chinn and Kramer's approach, Simultaneous Concept Analysis, Pragmatic Utility, Principle-Based Concept Analysis, and Semantic Concept Analysis. By familiarizing nursing educators, researchers, and students with these methods, educators can enhance their critical thinking and understanding of complex nursing concepts, preparing them for enhanced, multi-faceted contributions to nursing science.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"406-410"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600704/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a telehealth program for wound healing promotion on the wound healing level in patients with diabetes undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Siriporn Sumrattana, Usavadee Asdornwised, Kessiri Wongkongkam, Kriangkrai Tantiwongkosri","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2775","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2775","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with diabetes undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) are at risk of delayed wound healing. The telehealth program for wound healing promotion (TPWHP) was developed to improve wound healing in patients with diabetes undergoing CABG in a university hospital.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine the effects of the TPWHP on the healing of the sternal wound and saphenous vein graft (SVG) donor site in patients with diabetes undergoing CABG.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this randomized controlled trial, the participants were randomly assigned to the intervention (<i>n</i> = 30) and control <i>(n</i> = 30) groups. The control group received routine nursing care, whereas the intervention group received routine nursing care along with the TPWHP, which provides education and wound monitoring using multimedia and a surgical wound care booklet and monitors the wound through the LINE application on a smartphone after hospital discharge. Data were collected from June to November 2020 at two university hospitals in Bangkok, Thailand, using the demographic and health-related data form and the Thai wound assessment inventory (WAI). Data were analyzed using the Chi-squared, Fisher's exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The intervention group had significantly lower mean scores-indicating favorable wound healing-for SVG donor site wound healing level than the control group on days 14-21 after surgery (<i>p</i> = 0.012, mean = 0.58 ± 0.54 and 1.08 ± 0.82, respectively). No significant intergroup difference was observed in terms of the sternal wound healing level (<i>p</i> = 0.126); however, the intervention group showed lower mean scores-indicating good wound healing-than the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The TPWHP promotes effective wound healing of the SVG donor site; however, its efficacy on sternal wound healing was uncertain. Therefore, nurses should implement the TPWHP in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve wound healing after hospital discharge.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20211112002).</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"428-436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600705/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring nurses' experiences in applying AIDET framework to improve communication skills in the emergency department: A qualitative study.","authors":"Werapol Panchuay,&nbsp;Thassanee Soontorn,&nbsp;Praneed Songwathana","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recognizing the significance of effective communication in raising emergency department service standards and preventing misinterpretation of patient needs among registered nurses is crucial for improving patient satisfaction. The utilization of the AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you) communication framework is acknowledged to enhance communication among registered nurses, patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to explore Thai nurses' experiences in applying the AIDET framework for communications with patients and their relatives in the emergency department.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive research design was employed. Semi-structured interviews with 15 emergency nurses were conducted between September and March 2022 in a regional hospital in Thailand. Data were analyzed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes were generated: 1) Ability to follow the AIDET framework, 2) Recognizing the value of using AIDET steps for positive communication, and 3) Establishing a foundation for successful communication.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study's findings highlighted the AIDET framework's potential to enhance communication skills between nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients. The results also emphasized the importance of providing training and mentorship to junior nurses, integrating AIDET into daily routines and institutional policies, and facilitating continuous education for registered nurses. These efforts contribute to improving care quality and aligning with patient and family needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"464-470"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uncovering the underlying aspects of successful COVID-19 prevention and control in Thailand through factor analysis: Lessons we have not yet learned from village health volunteers.","authors":"Kittiporn Nawsuwan,&nbsp;Roshinee Oupra,&nbsp;Noppcha Singweratham,&nbsp;Phayong Thepaksorn","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2735","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a global challenge, leading different nations to adopt diverse strategies for prevention and control. In Thailand, Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) have played a pivotal role in the fight against the virus. As the pandemic unfolded, the critical role of VHVs became apparent, prompting a closer examination of their practices and the underlying factors contributing to their effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to uncover the underlying factors and indicators contributing to the successful prevention and control of COVID-19 by VHVs in Thailand.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample group included 10,400 VHVs nationwide. Data were collected from October 2020 to February 2021 using five-point Likert rating scale online questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Exploratory Factor Analysis technique, with Principal Component Analysis and the orthogonal Varimax method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed nine effective factors and 52 indicators contributing to the prevention and control of COVID-19 in Thailand. The identified factors are as follows: 1) Personal precautions, 2) Proactive disease control strategy, 3) Awareness of COVID-19 severity, 4) Pride and job motivation, 5) Adequate medical equipment and support, 6) Communication, planning, and monitoring processes, 7) Self-care for health, 8) Data collection, record maintenance, and report submission, and 9) Proper hand washing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to community-based health interventions. It highlights the crucial role of VHVs in disseminating information, ensuring preparedness, and fostering a sense of responsibility among community members. This strategic approach will effectively contribute to ongoing efforts to successfully prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 and potential future outbreaks.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"505-511"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600699/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between dyslexia awareness and stigma among nursing students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Duaa Hafez,&nbsp;Raghad Shafie,&nbsp;Renad Alasiri,&nbsp;Renad Bamasag,&nbsp;Zikra Batwa,&nbsp;Alaa Mahsoon,&nbsp;Loujain Sharif,&nbsp;Nofaa Alasmee","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2838","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dyslexia-a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in word-level reading skills-can negatively impact nursing students' practice, which can, in turn, affect patient safety. Individuals with dyslexia are often stigmatized. There is a need to explore dyslexia awareness among nursing students and its relationship with stigma in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the dyslexia awareness levels among nursing students and its relation to stigma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on 154 nursing students at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by asking the students to virtually complete the Knowledge and Beliefs about Developmental Dyslexia Scale (KBDDS) and the Consciousness Questionnaire-Learning Disabilities (SCQ-LD) from February to March 2021. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests to test significance and Cramer's V to determine the strength of the relationships among the categorical variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall dyslexia awareness level was moderate. Most participants believed that people had negative assumptions about individuals with dyslexia and that they judged and treated them differently. A moderately strong positive association was revealed between knowledge of the stigma surrounding dyslexia and knowledge of dyslexia itself (<i>p</i> <0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Increased dyslexia awareness is correlated with greater anticipation that dyslexic individuals will be stigmatized. Therefore, dyslexia awareness should be raised among nursing students. Students or nurses with dyslexia should also be encouraged to learn appropriate coping strategies to ensure patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":"9 5","pages":"457-463"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}