"Exploring The Psychological Impact: Depression, Anxiety, Fear of Happiness, And Dysfunctional Attitudes In Nursing Students With Childhood Trauma History"

Abstract

Background: Childhood trauma can impact mental wellness and general well-being in a negative way of a person. Students in nursing, who are about to begin on a career that involves providing care for others, can be more susceptible to the consequences of childhood trauma. In this research, nursing learners with a record of childhood trauma will have their levels of despair, nervousness, fear of joy, and dysfunctional attitudes measured. We can pinpoint possible areas for assistance and intervention by comprehending the psychological effects of childhood trauma on this particular group, which will eventually improve the mental wellness results for students studying nursing.

Aim: The objective is to determine the prevalence of anxiety, depression, fear of happiness, as well as dysfunctional attitudes in nursing students who have experienced childhood trauma and to investigate the correlation between these factors.

Method: A cross-sectional study was done on 859 nursing students who had a record of Childhood disturbance. The study was conducted in Ludhiana, Punjab, India from October 2021 to January 2022. The data were collected with CTQ, PHQ-9, Zung Self-rating anxiety scale, Fear of Happiness Scale, and Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale-Short Form and were analyzed using SPSS version 25.

Results: The majority of students had symptoms of depression, anxiety, fear of happiness, and dysfunctional attitudes with a prevalence rate of 81%, 78%, 43%, and 87% respectively.

Conclusion: The researcher found that among those studying nursing with a history of childhood trauma, there are significant rates of anxiety, depressive disorders, and dysfunctional attitudes. This provides a catalyst for curriculum changes in nursing programs and recommends additional studies to assist aspiring nurses in protecting their mental health.