ABSTRACT

Caring for older adults is viewed as a low prestigious profession and a less attractive career option for nursing students. Knowledge deficit is a major perceived barrier to reliving ageist attitudes and behaviors among nursing students. In the Middle East, there is limited evidence regarding ageism among nursing students. This study aimed to examine the association of nursing students’ demographics and knowledge of aging with ageist attitudes and behaviors. A cross-sectional design was used to recruit a convenience sample of 290 undergraduate nursing students in Jordan. The majority of nursing students reported poor knowledge, held ageist attitudes, and expressed ageist behaviors. A significant difference was found between senior and junior nursing students in the level of knowledge about aging. Also, significant correlations were found among students’ knowledge about aging and ageist attitudes and behaviors. Targeting knowledge deficit and ageist attitudes and behaviors among nursing students is crucial for optimal geriatric care.

摘要

照顾老年人被视为低声望的职业，对护理专业的学生来说也是一个不太有吸引力的职业选择。知识缺乏是护理学生重温年龄歧视态度和行为的主要障碍。在中东，关于护理学生年龄歧视的证据有限。本研究旨在检查护生的人口统计学和老龄化知识与年龄歧视态度和行为之间的关联。横断面设计用于招募约旦 290 名护理本科生的便利样本。大多数护生报告知识贫乏，持有年龄歧视态度，并表现出年龄歧视行为。高级和初级护生在老龄化知识水平上存在显着差异。还，在学生对衰老的了解与年龄歧视的态度和行为之间发现了显着的相关性。针对护理学生的知识缺陷和年龄歧视态度和行为对于最佳老年护理至关重要。