Equipping future nurses: readiness of nursing students in addressing intimate partner violence in China.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate the readiness of nursing students in China to respond to patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and to identify key influencing factors.

Background

Nurses play a crucial role in providing care and support to IPV survivors. However, limited research has examined the extent to which nursing students are prepared for this responsibility. Gaining insights into their level of readiness and the factors that shape it is essential for informing educational strategies and policy development.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 532 nursing students recruited from four public universities in Hunan Province, China, via multistage sampling.

Methods

Data were collected using validated instruments, including the R

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12571759 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature