Tóm tắt
Background: The turnover intention among nursing students represents a critical concern with implications for the global nursing workforce shortage and healthcare service sustainability. Identifying associated factors is essential for informing evidence-based retention strategies.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of turnover intention and examine its associated factors among nursing students in Central Vietnam.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 nursing students in Central Vietnam. Data were collected via a structured self-administered questionnaire assessing intention to leave, personal interest, financial benefit consideration, career choice autonomy, family influence, and occupational risk perception. Spearman’s correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The mean turnover intention score was 9.57 ± 2.62 (range: 3–15). Regarding specific intentions, 40.4% frequently considered discontinuing their nursing career, 51.8% expressed a desire to pursue a healthcare career with no direct patient contact, and 51.8% reported not choosing nursing again if given the opportunity. Turnover intention was positively correlated with financial benefit perceptions (rₛ = 0.183, p < 0.01) and occupational risk perception (rₛ = 0.219, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression identified financial benefit consideration (β = 0.185, p = 0.007), occupational risk perception (β = 0.236, p < 0.001), career choice autonomy (β = −0.225, p = 0.001), and family influence (β = −0.113, p = 0.048) as significant associated factors. The model explained 13.1% of the variance in turnover intention scores (Adjusted R² = 0.115, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: A substantial proportion of nursing students reported turnover intention. Targeted interventions addressing occupational risk concerns, financial reward perceptions, autonomous career decision-making, and family engagement may effectively reduce turnover intention and support long-term nursing workforce sustainability.
| Đã xuất bản | 15-11-2026 | |
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| Số tạp chí | Tập 16 Số S-3 (2026) | |
| Phân mục | Nghiên cứu | |
| DOI | 10.34071/jmp.2026.S-3.20 | |
| Từ khóa | Nursing students, turnover intention, occupational risk perception, career choice autonomy, family influence, financial benefit consideration, Vietnam |
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