DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

This study addresses the impact of burnout syndrome on academic performance among undergraduate nursing students, a population highly susceptible due to the demanding nature of their education. Conducted at the University of Benin and Benson Idahosa University in Edo State. The study employed the descriptive survey design and multi-stage sampling technique was used to select three hundred and nineteen (319) students in Nursing department of both Universities. A well-structured questionnaire was used as instruments of data collection. The questionnaire was made up of four sections (A, B, C, and D). Section A was made up of respondents’ Bio-data while the other sections comprised of Simple structured questions used to elicit information on the level of burnout syndrome on academic performance .The data was presented using tables and were analyzed using simple percentages, while the research hypothesis were tested using Chi-square test of association. The analysis was conducted using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 for windows. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Findings highlighted the prevalence of emotional exhaustion, academic competition, and high workload among students. Burnout significantly impacts academic performance, although it shows no correlation with gender, residence, or entry mode. The study emphasizes the need for supportive environments and interventions to mitigate burnout. Further research is recommended to explore tailored interventions, faculty roles, and long-term consequences of student burnout. Limitations include the study's cross-sectional nature and reliance on self-reported data. KEYWORDS: Burnout syndrome, Academic performance, Undergraduate nursing students.

This study assessed the influence of self-esteem on the academic performance of
undergraduate nursing students in a tertiary academic institution. A descriptive
correlational research design was adopted, and a sample of 282 students was selected
using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured
questionnaire comprising the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and an academic performance
scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive
statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test, and chi-square. The findings revealed a significant
positive correlation between self-esteem and academic performance, indicating that
students with higher self-esteem achieved better academic results. No significant
association was found between self-esteem and demographic variables such as ethnicity
and religion. However, students in higher academic levels displayed slightly higher self- esteem and academic competence. The study concluded that self-esteem plays a crucial
role in the academic success of nursing students. It was recommended that tertiary
institutions should implement programs and support services aimed at enhancing
students’ self-esteem to improve academic outcomes. The study further suggested the need
for future research using longitudinal designs and exploring other psychological and
environmental factors influencing student performance. Keywords: Influence, Self-esteem, Academic performance, undergraduate, Nursing student.

This study was conducted to assess the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among undergraduate students in the school of basic medical sciences, university of benin, benin city, edo state. The study employed the correlational survey research design. After calculating the sample size of three hundred and thirty nine (339), a multi stage sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. The instrument for data collection consists of two standardized instruments: beck depression inventory (bdi), suicide ideation scale; while the other parts consist of the demographic characteristics and the factors associated with depression. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics after the data has been captured into the ibm statistical package for social sciences (spss) version 24.0 software. The result shows that the respondents have low prevalence of suicide ideation and few proportion having depressive symptoms. The study also established that there is a significant relationship between depressive symptoms and suicide ideation.

KEYWORDS: Depression, Suicide Ideation, University students