Bullying among nursing university students: Prevalence, characteristics, and public health implications.

ABSTRACT: Bullying among university students poses a significant public health concern, yet limited research addresses its prevalence and impact in nursing education. This study assessed the prevalence, types, effects, and contributing factors of bullying among nursing students to inform institutional and educational interventions. A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2024 and March 2025, using convenience sampling to recruit 240 students who completed a structured questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and bullying experiences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression. The prevalence of bullying was 26.3%, with verbal and emotional abuse most frequently reported, primarily by classmates in classroom settings. Reported con

SUBMITTER: Alajaimi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12788639 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature