بررسی مقایسه ای خودپنداره دانشجویان رشته های مختلف شاغل به تحصیل در دانشکده پرستاری مامایی اهواز

The self-concept is one of the most important aspects of the individual personality. The purpose of this study was to compare the self-concept of students in different fields of study in Ahvaz nursing and midwifery faculty. The present study was a descriptive epidemiological study. Hence, the research population was total students in Ahvaz nursing and midwifery faculty at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences that ۶۶۰ students with  entrance features were completed questionnaires. The data gathering tool was comprised of two questionnaires: demographic questionnaire and Roger’s self-concept questionnaire that its standard was confirmed. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics and SPSS ۲۲ software too. Considering the data analysis, ۶۹.۱% of students were female and the mean of age was estimated ۲۲.۲۸ ± ۳.۵ years, and also ۵۲% of students were nursing students that ۴۰% of students had negative self-concept. Although, males showed better self-concept than females (P-value = ۰.۰۰۲). In comparison all participants, nursing students had better self-esteem (P - value = ۰.۰۱۴), as well as Postgraduate students had more positive self-concept than undergraduate students (P-value = ۰.۰۰۰). According to the results of this study,  majority of students at Ahwaz nursing and midwifery faculty had a negative self-concept, therefore, it is recommended that the psychological problems of medical students facing high stress in their education and work  should be rooted and evaluated then appropriate strategies and practical steps would be figured out.