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ArticleNursing open2024

International students' perspectives on factors impacting psychological well-being and early help-seeking behaviours in undergraduate nursing programs.

Amany Abdelkader, Bindu Joseph, Ligi Anish, Muskandeep Kaur, Sharon Bourke, Claire Hayes, Matthew Thong, Virginia Plummer, Sini Jacob

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Amany AbdelkaderInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Collaborative Evaluation Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1261-4256
Bindu JosephInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Collaborative Evaluation Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2872-1892
Ligi AnishInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Collaborative Evaluation Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Muskandeep KaurInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Collaborative Evaluation Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
Sharon BourkeSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Claire HayesFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2908-9304
Matthew ThongFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
Virginia PlummerInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Collaborative Evaluation Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3214-6904
Sini JacobFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStudying in a foreign country can be accompanied by challenges, including difficulty understanding the curriculum, culture shock, and a new language. These additional challenges place international students at risk and predispose them to developing mental health problems compared to domestic student.

aimsThis study explores psychological well-being and help-seeking behaviours of international nursing students who commenced their program onshore or in a remote learning capacity. MATERIALS &

methodsThis paper reports the findings of the mixed-methods study. Research was conducted among international students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing programs across multiple campuses at two Victorian universities in 2022. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire with open-response questions and incorporated a validated Student Stress Survey.

resultsFindings indicated that international students require support financially and to settle in Australia upon arrival. Participants highlighted that they require additional support to keep up with academic workloads and require further academic support tailored for international students. There was no patient or public contribution in the design, conduct, analysis or preparation of this manuscript. DISCUSSION &

conclusionParticipants highlighted that they require additional support to keep up with academic workloads and require further academic support tailored for international students. There was no patient or public contribution in the design, conduct, analysis or preparation of this manuscript.

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Education, Nursing, BaccalaureateHelp-Seeking BehaviorStudents, NursingAdultAustraliaCurriculumFemaleHumansMalePsychological Well-BeingSurveys and QuestionnairesVictoriaYoung AdultAustraliahelp seeking behavioursinternational student experienceinternational student wellbeingmixed‐methods

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PMID39255418
PMCPMC11386901

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