Factors influencing intention to intervene in elder abuse among nursing students

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Hee-Jeong Kim¹  Min-Sook Seo²  Dahye Park³ 

[1] Department of Nursing, Namseoul University;Department of Nursing, Sangji University;Department of Nursing, Semyung University

关键词: Nursing student;    Intention;    Awareness;    Knowledge;    Attitude;    Elder abuse;   

DOI  :  10.7717/peerj.12079

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Inra

【 摘 要 】

PurposeThis study aimed to identify the factors influencing the intention to intervene in elder abuse among nursing students.MethodsA descriptive survey design was used, and questionnaires were completed by 182 nursing students. Statistical analysis was performed on the data collected, using SPSS 25.0, χ2-test, t-test, correlation, and regression analysis to confirm predictors of intention to intervene in elder abuse.ResultsAwareness of abuse, legal and institutional knowledge, and attitude were positively correlated with the intention to intervene in elder abuse. Factors influencing the intention to intervene by nursing students were education courses about elder abuse, awareness of elder abuse, legal and institutional knowledge, and attitude.ConclusionThe findings suggest that it is necessary to provide educational protocols for nursing students to improve their awareness and knowledge of elder abuse. Based on the findings of this study, there is a need for specific education programs and guidelines to increase the assessment of, and intervention in, elder abuse.

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