Abstract
Context: The lives of nursing students are similar to those of students in non-medical fields, but the former face numerous learning- and research-related difficulties that cause them strain and other problems. Therefore, to provide solutions that help these individuals improve their health, well-being, and happiness, it is important to assess their quality of life (QOL). Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the QOL of nursing students in southern Vietnam to acquire evidence regarding the effects of socio-economic status on QOL. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2019 with 74 and 394 urban and rural participants, respectively. A self-administered questionnaire, which combines the World Health Organization QOL Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF) and a sociodemographic instrument, was also used to collect data. Results: The mean scores of the urban and rural respondents on general awareness about QOL and health issues were 3.35 and 3.07, respectively, indicating that they were somewhat dissatisfied with their health and QOL. The students scored highest in the physical health domain and the lowest in the environmental domain. The four domains of QOL (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment) were affected by gender, academic year level, community, and monthly spending. Conclusion: This research emphasizes the need to elevate the QOL of nursing students during their training.
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