Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Burnout, Mental Health

Abstract

Purpose statement The study sought to assess the prevalence and the perceived level of burnout among the nursing students at DLSMHSI. With this, the research study sought to address the following questions: 1. What is the profile of DLSMHSI nursing students in terms of year? 2. What is the prevalence of burnout among DLSMHSI nursing students? 3. What are the perceived levels of burnout among DLSMHSI nursing students? 4. Is there a significant difference in the perceived level of burnout of DLSMHSI nursing students when grouped according to their year level, sex, and religion?

Scope and Delimitations of the study This study used Copenhagen's Burnout Inventory (CBI) to determine the prevalence and perceived levels of burnout among nursing students at DLSMHSI who are actively involved in clinical responsibilities. The criteria specify that only second to fourth-year nursing students who are enrolled in the second semester of the Academic Year 2023-2024 are eligible to participate regardless of their regular or irregular status. The study was delimited to specific criteria, excluding healthcare programs other than nursing, first-year students, and respondents below 18 years old.

Methodology This research study employed a descriptive-analytical design to investigate the prevalence and perceived level of burnout among student nurses at DLSMHSI. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used to measure these levels. Cluster sampling selected 270 respondents from second to fourth-year nursing students. The statistical tests employed to address the problems and the hypothesis are (a) Frequency Distribution, (b) Percentage, (c) Weighted Mean, (d) Standard Deviation, (e) T-test, (f) F-test, and (g) ANOVA.

Findings The study examined the demographics and prevalence of burnout among nursing students, revealing noteworthy findings. Participants were predominantly female (79.3%) and Catholic (82.6%), with an equal distribution across year levels. Regarding the prevalence of burnout, most nursing students experienced moderate burnout (63.3%) with no instances of severe burnout detected. Detailed analysis of burnout domains revealed school work-related burnout as most prevalent, with 48.1% reporting high burnout. Similarly, personal burnout also showed high levels, with 42.6% experiencing high burnout and 43.3% moderate burnout. In contrast, client-related burnout was less prevalent, with 53% reporting no or low burnout. Significant differences in burnout levels were found based on sex and year level. Female students reported higher levels of personal and school work-related burnout compared to males, indicating gender disparities in stress experiences. While year level did not significantly impact personal and school work-related burnout, it did influence client-related burnout, suggesting variations in clinical responsibilities across academic years. No significant differences in burnout were observed based on religious affiliation.

First Advisor

Naomi M. De Aro, RN, MAN, EdD

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