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Abdulellah Modhi Alsolais : 0000-0003-0329-4940

Benito Jr Nillo Areola : 0000-0003-2431-2917

Amal Alfouzan : 0000-0001-7128-3413

Marie Grace Mejia Nones : 0000-0001-8909-4901

Talal Ali Alharbi : 0000-0003-0972-4294

Abstract

Background: Reportedly, there has been a long-standing nursing shortage in Saudi Arabia. This study explored the attitudes of undergraduate student nurses considering them to be a factor contributing to this shortage. This study also investigated the association among gender, hospital exposures, and campus enrollment concerning mental health education.

Methods: Quantitative correlational analysis was used on 124 student nurses in mental health nursing. Using Point Binary, Spearman's rank and one-way ANOVA, significant determinants were correlated to the domains of mental health nursing.

Results: Student nurses have a positive attitude toward mental health education. Gender is significantly related to Preparedness for Mental Health (PMH) (r = 0.193, p = 0.032) and Course Effectiveness (CE) (r = 0.202, p = 0.024). Hospital exposures are significantly correlated to PMH (r = 0.455, p = 0.000), Knowledge on Mental Health (KMH) (r = 0.423, p = 0.000), Negative Stereotypes (NS) (r = 0.514, p = 0.000), CE (r = 0.266, p = 0.003), Anxiety Surrounding Mental Illness (ASMI) (r = 0.586, p = 0.000), and Valuable Contributions (VC) (r = 0.488, p = 0.000). A correlation was noted in campus enrollment between NS (r = 0.267, p = 0.012) and ASMI (r = 0.337, p = 0.001).

Conclusions: Developing a positive attitude increases the acceptance of mental health education. Gender, hospital exposure, and course introduction positively influence students' views in selecting mental health nursing as their specialization.

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Erratum

Correction of Author’s Affiliation One of the authors requested an affiliation change due the affiliation was published incorrectly. The authors apologize for any inconvenience that it may have caused. Content of correction: 3Department of Nursing Education, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia → 3Department of Community, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia

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