Authors : Chika Chioma H. Odira; Oladapo Opeyemi Faith

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1794

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Abstract : Introduction The transition from high school to college is a significant milestone in many individuals' lives, marked by newfound freedoms, academic pursuits, and opportunities for personal growth. However, this transition is often accompanied by heightened levels of academic stress among.  Aim This study assessed the level of academic stress, its causes, and the relationship between academic stress and mental health among nursing students at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, with a view to understanding the impact of stress on students’ well-being and identifying key stressors.  Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted, with a sample of 217 nursing students selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a self-developed, semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. At the same time, Pearson correlation and ANOVA were employed to test the relationship between academic stress and mental health and examine differences in stress levels across various sources of academic stress.

Keywords : Academic Stress, Nursing Students, Mental Health, Workload, Clinical Practice, Stressors.

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