Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of absenteeism in nursing colleges and identify the factors leading to it. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Nursing Department of Nishtar Medical University, Multan, from December 2022 to February 2023. A total of 130 female BSN nursing students were included in the study. The students were instructed to fill out a questionnaire designed using the Likert scale. The questionnaire included a set of multiple-choice questions which could be answered by selecting strongly agreed, partially agreed, partially agreed, neutral, partially disagreed, or strongly disagree. The participants were aged from 18 years to 28 years. 41% agreed to be absent from classes and clinical postings, indicating a high frequency of absenteeism. Among the factors influencing absenteeism, 52 participants (40%) agreed that the lack of resources for transport to college was the major cause of absenteeism. A high prevalence of absenteeism is observed among nursing students, with a lack of transportation facilities being the major issue.
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