Stressors and coping mechanisms of nursing students during clinical practice.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify stressors and coping mechanisms among nursing students at a public university in Culiacán, Sinaloa. A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was designed, using a sample of 231 third-year students. Data were collected using the KEZKAK questionnaire, the Brief COPE-28 scale, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The results showed that 71.7% of the participants experienced moderate levels of stress, with feelings of helplessness and uncertainty being the most frequent stressors. Regarding coping mechanisms, active coping was the most frequently used strategy. These findings highlight the need to implement interventions that enhance the emotional and academic well-being of future nursing professionals.