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Effectiveness of Nurse Navigator Intervention on Boys� Awareness and Attitudes toward School Bullying

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Bullying among school-aged boys remains a significant global and national concern, particularly in Egypt, where physical bullying rates are notably high. Nurse navigators, health professionals traditionally involved in clinical care coordination, emerging as valuable school-based educators capable of addressing psychosocial challenges through structured interventions. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse navigator intervention on boys awareness and attitudes toward school bullying. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a single group was used among 83 boys aged 12 15 years from preparatory schools. Participants received four educational sessions delivered by nurse navigators over two weeks. Awareness and attitudes were assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up using validated questionnaires. Data was analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA and Pearson correlation. Results: Significant improvements were found in bullying awareness and attitudes post-intervention (p < .001), with high awareness increasing from 16% to 80% and positive attitudes from 30% to 85%. These effects were sustained mainly at follow-up. However, the correlation between awareness and attitude change was not statistically significant (r = 0.06, p = .608), suggesting distinct cognitive and emotional response patterns. Conclusion: The nurse navigator intervention demonstrated significant and sustained impacts on male adolescents understanding and perceptions of bullying. Recommendation: This study supports the integration of nurse-led, gender-responsive education into school health programs to foster safer and more inclusive learning environments.

Source: Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.445749

Authors: Heba Alkotb Mohamed, Hadeer Hussien Soliman, Gihan Mohamed Mohamed Salem

Institutions: Suez Canal University, Benha University

Language: English

Topic: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200