Financial burden : its impact on the mental health of Bachelor of Science in Nursing level III students of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges / Trixie M. Pelonia, [and 3 others].

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Dissertation note: Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024. Abstract: This quantitative study determined the impact of financial burden on mental health of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Level III students of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. Utilized the descriptive correlational with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument which were distributed to 200 respondents. This study utilized the percentage technique, weighted mean, and chi-square as the statistical tools. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents are 21 years old and below, female, residing more than 5 km from school or outside Nabua but within Rinconada, have one to three siblings, most of the respondents are last born, with a family monthly income of Php 21,914 to Php 43,828 and majority of the respondents’ family source of income comes from employment. The respondents sometimes experience financial burden. However, they always experience struggles to acquire scholarships to assist pay for their educational costs, and that there are additional reasons why the students face financial hardship. The financial burden has a moderate impact on the mental health of the respondents which are most likely the increased stress levels, anxiety and fear due to financial worries to afford tuition fees; being unable to buy things that you need due to feeling guilty after making a purchase; and feel ashamed for the financier for needing support. The highest rank on coping strategies which is to prioritize essential expenses and cut back on non-essential items. It also has been determined that the profile of the respondents has no significance on the impact of financial burden on the mental health of the respondents. Thus, it is recommended that the proposed plan to address the financial burden on nursing students and improve their coping skills may be implemented.
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Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024.

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This quantitative study determined the impact of financial burden on mental health of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Level III students of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. Utilized the descriptive correlational with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument which were distributed to 200 respondents. This study utilized the percentage technique, weighted mean, and chi-square as the statistical tools. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents are 21 years old and below, female, residing more than 5 km from school or outside Nabua but within Rinconada, have one to three siblings, most of the respondents are last born, with a family monthly income of Php 21,914 to Php 43,828 and majority of the respondents’ family source of income comes from employment. The respondents sometimes experience financial burden. However, they always experience struggles to acquire scholarships to assist pay for their educational costs, and that there are additional reasons why the students face financial hardship. The financial burden has a moderate impact on the mental health of the respondents which are most likely the increased stress levels, anxiety and fear due to financial worries to afford tuition fees; being unable to buy things that you need due to feeling guilty after making a purchase; and feel ashamed for the financier for needing support. The highest rank on coping strategies which is to prioritize essential expenses and cut back on non-essential items. It also has been determined that the profile of the respondents has no significance on the impact of financial burden on the mental health of the respondents. Thus, it is recommended that the proposed plan to address the financial burden on nursing students and improve their coping skills may be implemented.

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