Effectiveness Of Mindfulness Meditation On Perceived Stress And Coping Strategies Among B.Sc Nursing Students In Kanchipuram District: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Abstract

 Nursing students often experience high levels of stress during their education and clinical training, which can negatively impact their academic performance and wellbeing. Managing stress and maintaining mental health require effective coping strategies for these students. Many populations, including nursing students, have shown that mindfulness meditation reduces stress and improves coping strategies. Objectives of the present study to evaluate the impact of mindfulness meditation on perceived stress among B.Sc nursing students in the context of a B.Sc Nursing program in Kanchipuram District, specifically examining changes in overall stress levels and stress in various domains, including academic, teaching, social, and interpersonal stress. To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in enhancing coping strategies, including time management, relaxation, positive thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills among nursing students.

The study consisted of 40 nursing students in two groups, a control group and a study group. A paired t-test and a chi-square test were used to analyze the data in the study. Study results showed that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced perceived stress levels and improved coping strategies among the study group when compared to the control group. Among nursing students, mindfulness meditation might be beneficial in managing stress, according to the results of the study.