Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: University students are faced with a whole range of stressful problems and situations.The present study was conducted to determine cognitive appraisal, and psychological health among nursing students. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 380 nursing students of both genders. GHQ score was recorded 3 months before, at examination and after examination. Results: Out of 380, males were 120 and females were 260. There was significant difference in GHQ score in males and females (P< 0.05). GHQ score at examination period is highly correlated to self-efficacy, threat, challenge and stakes. Conclusion: GHQ score system in effective method of recording stress among students However, large scale studies are required to substantiate the results obtained in this study.

Key words: Cognitive Appraisal, GHQ score, Psychological Health, Nursing, Stress.

Received: 8 February, 2019                                       Revised: 25 March, 2019                         Accepted: 28 March, 2019

Corresponding author: Dr. Narendra Kumar Sumeriya, Associate Professor, Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, Punjab, India

This article may be cited as: Sumeriya NK, Saini HK, Saini H. Cognitive Appraisal and Psychological Health among Nursing Students. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(4): 99-102.