Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2011 Jun;14(1):32-38.

Awareness of Disabled Person and Analysis of Factors Related to the Awareness among Nursing Students

• Mo J

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of awareness toward disabled persons among nursing students and to identify associating factors for their awareness of disabled persons. METHOD: 410 nursing students completed the survey on the awareness and frequency of contacts toward disabled persons, self-efficacy, and clinical practice satisfaction.
RESULTS
The scores in awareness, contact, clinical practice satisfaction was 50.53+/-7.53, 52.41+/-10.61, 79.21+/-10.88 and 67.04+/-9.47, respectively, indicating. Awareness of disabled persons had significant positive correlations with frequency of contact (p<.001), satisfaction with nursing major (p=.045), satisfaction with clinical practice (p<.001) and self-efficacy (p=.029).
CONCLUSION
To improve awareness of disability, we need to improve student's satisfaction with nursing major and clinical practice by modifying the curriculum. Thereby awareness toward disabled and the weak can improve naturally.

Keyword

Disabled persons; Personal satisfaction; Satisfaction of clinical practice; Awareness; Self-efficacy

MeSH Terms

Curriculum
Disabled Persons
Humans
Personal Satisfaction
Students, Nursing