Survey of Research self-efficacy of postgraduate Nursing students in Mazandaran university of Medical Science –Northern Iran

Abstract

Background& Aim

Research self-efficacy is one of the essential factors to provide skills and motivation for research process. This study aimed to survey the status of research self- efficacy among post graduate students of Mazandaran University of Medical Science- Northern Iran.

Methods

In this descriptive study 234 students selected out of 690 students. The selected samples assessed by standard questionnaire to survey the status of research self-efficacy. The data analyzed by SPSS software.

Findings

Mean and standard deviation of age of participants was 24.52±2.4. It was 182.95±12.36 for research self-efficacy. The difference of mean score of research self-efficacy of for male and females were significant. While the mean difference of research self-efficacy among participants in case of different age range and university. The difference of mean scores of research self-efficacy among married and singles was significant (P<0.05). It was significant in different level of education also.

Conclusion

The results showed the status of research self-efficacy of students of Mazandaran University of Medical Science was not appropriate. It is suggested to educate the students regarding enhancement of research skills and efficacy.