Anxiety and Its Effects on Nursing Professionals Preparing for Competitive Examinations in Delhi NCR
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https://doi.org/10.68716/IJAMSR.2026.1205Keywords:
Anxiety; Nursing professionals; Competitive examinations; Academic stress; Mental health; Examination performanceAbstract
Background: Competitive examinations in India are often accompanied by intense academic pressure and parental expectations, leading to heightened stress and anxiety among students. Nursing professionals, balancing both academic and clinical responsibilities, are particularly vulnerable.
Aim: To assess anxiety levels and their effects on nursing professionals taking competitive examinations at selected coaching institutes in Delhi NCR.
Methods: A descriptive survey design was employed with a quantitative approach. Purposive sampling selected 100 nursing professionals. Data were collected through a socio‑demographic proforma and a structured 30‑item Anxiety Assessment Questionnaire. Statistical analyses included frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and the chi‑square test.
Results: Findings revealed that 50% of participants experienced moderate anxiety, 31% severe anxiety, 14% mild anxiety, and 5% very severe anxiety. The mean anxiety score was 84.11 ± 23.01, indicating an overall moderate level of anxiety. Chi‑square analysis showed a significant association between anxiety levels and the number of previous examination attempts, while no significant association was found with age, gender, marital status, or educational qualification.
Conclusion: Anxiety is prevalent among nursing professionals preparing for competitive examinations, with moderate to severe levels being most common. Repeated examination attempts were strongly linked to higher anxiety. These findings highlight the need for counselling, stress‑management programs, and institutional support to safeguard the mental health and academic performance of nursing aspirants.
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