The objectives of the study were to assess the level of anxiety among B.Sc. Nursing first year students prior to the examination. Quantitative research approach and non-experimental descriptive design was adopted. The sample size was 50 students who were chosen by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done at SRM College of Nursing, Kattankulathur. Approximately 20 minutes were spent to elicit data from the participants. On the first day, demographic variables and the level of anxiety prior to the examination were assessed by modified self-structured anxiety questionnaire prepared by the investigator with the use of 5-points Likert scale. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the procedure. Data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
The result revealed that majority of the students (62%) from B.Sc. (Nursing) first year had moderate level of anxiety, 28% of students had mild level of anxiety and 5% of students had severe level of anxiety prior to the examination. The association between the level of anxiety with their demographic variables showed that "Age" had a statistically significant association (p < 0.05). Hence, there is a need for tensing toe relaxation technique and breathing exercises to make adjustment and improvement in the academic performance.
Keywords: Level of anxiety, Prior to the examination, B.Sc. Nursing first year students.
How to cite this article: Jenitha R, Shaji HC, Selvi S. Assess the level of anxiety among B.Sc nursing first year students prior to the examination at SRM College of Nursing, Kattankulathur. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(6s): 175-179; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.6s.22
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