Assessing Peer Support as perceived by Nursing Students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Peer support is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the development of nursing students. Through collaborative learning and mutual encouragement, peer support creates a psychologically safe environment that allows students to share experiences. Aim of the study: the current study aimed to assess peer support as perceived by nursing students. Design: a descriptive design was used. Setting: the study was conducted at Heliopolis Technical Nursing Institute. Subject: the study subjects include (100) of nursing students selected by simple random sample. Tool: one tool were used namely Peer Support Questionnaire Results: approximately two-thirds (65%) of nursing students had a high level regarding their total peer support, Conclusion: there was high perception level of peer support among nursing students. Recommendations: Technical Nursing Institute should incorporate structured peer support strategies into both theoretical and clinical courses, enabling students to engage in collaborative learning.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222864352