ArticlePloS one2025
Perceptions of the nursing profession among first-year health profession students: A cross-sectional study in Palestine.
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- Determinants of quality of life in type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients in Palestine: a comparative cross-sectional study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Critical Care Nurses' Practices in Clinical Alarm Management: Barriers and Predictors From a Mixed-Methods Study in the Southern West Bank, Palestine.Nursing research and practice · 2026Article
- Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students in Palestine: Prevalence, Reporting Practices, and Associated Factors.Nursing research and practice · 2026Article
- Professional Experience, Perceived Overcrowding, and Workplace Violence Exposure Among Emergency Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study.SAGE open nursingArticle
- Perceptions of the Nursing Profession Among Palestinian Nursing Students Across Academic Years: A Cross-Sectional Study.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNursing plays a vital role in healthcare systems worldwide, yet in many societies including Palestine it remains undervalued and misunderstood. First-year health profession students' perceptions of nursing influence academic engagement, career preferences, and interprofessional relationships. Recent Palestinian studies have shown that resilience, coping strategies, and exposure to clinical environments strongly affect how students view nursing as a profession.
objectiveTo assess perceptions of the nursing profession among first-year health profession students at University, and explore the influence of sociodemographic characteristics and prior healthcare exposure.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 214 first-year students in health-related programs between 10 March and 10 April 2025. Data were collected using a culturally adapted 26-item Nursing Image Scale (NIS). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, multivariable regression, and ANCOVA were applied, with significance set at p < 0.05.
resultsThe mean perception score was 3.99 out of 5 (79.8%), reflecting moderately positive attitudes. Nursing students reported slightly higher scores (80%) than non-nursing peers (78.4%). No significant differences were found by gender, residence, or family ties to nursing. However, prior hospital exposure was significantly associated with more favorable perceptions (p = 0.04). Regression analysis confirmed that gender, age, GPA, and prior clinical exposure predicted higher perception scores.
conclusionWhile overall perceptions of nursing were moderately positive, direct hospital exposure and academic achievement were linked to more favorable views. These findings suggest that integrating structured early clinical experiences and resilience-building strategies into curricula could strengthen the image of nursing in Palestine. LIMITATIONS: The single-institution setting and use of convenience sampling limit generalizability, though findings remain valuable for regional nursing education policy.
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