The incidence and importance of uncivil behaviors of nursing students: Comparing the perception of educators and students

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Nursing Department, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

2 Shahid Rahimi Hospital, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

3 Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 School of Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

5 Applied Research Center Police, Lorestan, Khorramabad, Iran

Abstract

Background: Higher education plays a key role in helping students achieve civility, however uncivil behaviors are growing.The aim of this study was to assess and compare the educators and students perceptions of  frequency and importance of the incivility of nursing students.
Methods: In this descriptive comparative study,178 nursing students were selected by a stratified random sampling . By purposive sampling,Sixty-seven educators of the Lorestan University of Medical Sciences were participated. Data were collected using Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised Survey. All analyses were carried out using SPSS, version 20 and descriptive statistics and chi-square test and variance analysis.
Results: Educators and students, disagreed on the frequency and importance of some  uncivil behaviors.The uncivil behaviors most experienced  by educators were: “expressing disinterest about course content”( %73), and “ arriving late for class”(%69. 9). According to students, the uncivil behaviors most experienced were: “ expressing disinterest about course content”(%78.6), and “ using a media device in class (%70. 2).Also,from the perspectives of educators and students, the maximum mean score belonged to“ physical violence ”(3.9±0.53, 3.84±0.58),“ property damage”( 3.87±0.49 , 3.83±0.59),and “ physical threats or harm to others”( 3.87±0.58 , 3.83±0.59) items, which indicated the high importance of these items. In contrast, the lowest mean score belonged to“ demanding make-up exams, extensions”( 2.19±1.07,1.99±1.08), and “being distant and cold toward others” items( 2.33±0.9,2.41±1.02).
Conclusion:Given the similarities and differences between the views of educators and students on the importance and frequency of uncivil behaviors, the necessity of designing strategies tot increasing their awareness of civilization, rooting out the causes of such behaviors, or considering the topic in undergraduate nursing  curriculum are felt.

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Future of Medical Education Journal
Volume 9, Issue 4
Winter
December 2019
Pages 16-25

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