Table 1 Demographic characteristics of nursing students (N = 334)
From: Nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward aging and ageism in Palestine
Variable | % (n) |
|---|---|
Age, Mean (SD) | 22.33 (1.37) |
Gender | |
Male | 37.4 (125) |
Female | 62.6 (209) |
Previous experience working with older adults | |
Yes | 56.0 (187) |
No | 44.0 (147) |
Family history of caregiving for older adult relatives | |
Yes | 69.5 (232) |
No | 30.5 (102) |
Exposure to geriatric nursing coursework or training | |
Yes | 70.7 (236) |
No | 29.3 (98) |
Interest in pursuing a career in geriatric nursing | |
Yes | 24.6 (82) |
No | 75.4 (252) |
Training or workshops on aging or ageism | |
Yes | 32.3 (108) |
No | 67.7 (226) |
Belief in stereotypes about aging in healthcare | |
Yes | 47.0 (157) |
No | 53.0 (177) |
Confidence in providing care to older adult patients | |
Not confident | 12.6 (42) |
Somewhat confident | 35.3 (118) |
Very confident | 52.1 (174) |
Satisfaction with geriatric nursing education | |
Satisfied | 57.8 (193) |
Not satisfied | 42.2 (141) |