Volunteerism as a Means of Emergency Management: A Study Among Nursing Students in India
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Navigating challenges posed by infrastructure, vast population, geography, and diversity, India grapples with health emergency management. Volunteers stand as crucial pillars, bridging capacity gaps and confronting global health challenges. Leveraging the awareness and expertise of nursing students, this paper endeavours to anticipate the intentions of BSc final-year nursing students in Himachal Pradesh, India, towards volunteerism during health-related emergencies. Materials and methods: In this study, 300 questionnaires were distributed to final-year BSc nursing students in Himachal Pradesh, India, between February and August 2023. The online survey achieved a 91% response rate, with 273 participants, frequency and percentage were used to describe the respondent’s characteristics and multiple regression was applied for inferential analysis. Results: Among 273 female nursing students, 89.4% (n = 244) had an age range of 20–25 years, and 97% (n = 265) were unmarried. 82.05% (n = 224) of students would like to volunteer in the future. The study demonstrated that the five factors used in the current study, significantly influence the intention to volunteer (F(5, 267) = 112.092, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study delves into the psychological and social factors influencing Indian nursing students' intent to volunteer in emergencies, fostering cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and resilience. The results provide insights for effective interventions in emergency situations through volunteerism, emphasizing the mutually beneficial impact of student nurses on immediate responsiveness and long-term healthcare efficacy in the nation.
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