The Quality of Life Among Nursing Students Related to Stress and Academic Pressure in North Borneo Local University

Nursing students often face high levels of stress and academic pressure due to the demanding nature of their coursework, clinical rotations, and the responsibility of caring for patients. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the association between Quality of Life and stress plus academic pressure among nursing student in north Borneo local university. Material and Method – Cross sectional study design was used, with 55 respondents using Academic Pressure Scale (APS) and Overall Quality of Life scale (WHOQOLS) as the questionnaire was analyse using Chi-square test. Result – The probability value obtained from Pearson ChiSquare was 0.014 is less than predetermined alpha value (0.05), thus the null hypothesis was rejected. Conclusion: There is significant association between WHOQOL and the APS underscores the interconnectedness of students' perceived quality of life and their experience of academic stress

Leadership styles and their impact on nurses’ motivation in teaching hospitals, Malaysia

In nursing, there are specific skills required from nurse managers to be able to lead the team. The skills include the ability to create an organizational culture that combines high-quality health care and patient/employee safety and highly developed collaborative and team-building skills. This study aims are to explore the leadership styles of and their impact on nurses’ motivation in Malaysia’s teaching hospitals, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital and Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital. A mixed of quantitative and qualitative methods, was performed in three phases. The first phase is a cross-sectional survey conducted among 93 nurse managers and 400 nurses, in second phase the intervention was done by delivering leadership skills modules to 93 nurse managers and the third phase is a qualitative study phase by interviewing selected nurse managers. The result of this study showed that the highest prevalence of leadership style used among nurse managers is authoritarian style with a prevalence of 74.2% (69). Overall, all the nurses’ working motivation related to leadership styles showed motivation scores between 69.5% and 71.98%. The lowest motivation scores were observed among nurses lead by manager who had positive features for authoritarian style. The result also indicated that the leadership skill training module does not affect nurses’ motivation scores. In the qualitative study phase, nine sub-themes were identified one of the sub-themes was interviews among nurse managers showed that most of them said “The best leadership style is not authoritarian but democratic style”. Generally, conclusion of this study show that the leadership style did not affect the working motivation of among nurses U29. Further comprehensive study on leadership styles is highly recommended so that the real issue is addressed

Knowledge of HIV/aids and attitudes towards people living with HIV/aids (PLWHA) among undergraduate students in University Malaysia Sabah

Globally, HIV/AIDS has been a growing global threat and one of the major public health challenges. In Malaysia, the number of PLWH is continued to increase year by year. What is of alarming concern is that the prejudices related to HIV/AIDS still exist within the community. Stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV have been widely documented. It has extended their impact into the workplace and this hinders HIV prevention efforts and indirectly affected the national development processes. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the attitude of PLWHA among students in Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with convenience sampling techniques used. Data were collected among the 300 medical students and non-medical students. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed and comprise of; sociodemographic characteristics, items assessing knowledge of HIV/AIDS and attitudes towards PLWHA. Results: The majority of respondents were female (74%) who had never encountered PLWH (76%). The mean score of knowledge and attitudes were 4.04±1.12 and 27.18±4.0, respectively. Year 1 male students were found to have more comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS. They were also having a more positive attitude toward PLWH as compared to female students. Conclusion: Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS are the most challenges issues experienced by people suffering from the disease and it has been recognized. It is regarded as a serious threat to the fundamental rights of all infected people who are affected by or associated with this disease. This study highlights the need for better education programs on HIV/AIDS at the undergraduate level in order to increase knowledge of HIV/ AIDS and shape the positive attitude toward PLWH

Fires of Motivation: A Journey through Influencing factors- A narrative Review.

Introduction: Employee motivation is a critical aspect of organizational success, characterized by an employee's passion, energy levels, dedication, and innovative contributions on a daily basis. Rooted in the Latin word "movere," which signifies "moving," motivation is recognized as a behavior that must be directed towards achieving specific goals and outcomes. Employee motivation revolves around an employee's sense of engagement and empowerment within the organization's objectives. Objective: This research aims to explore the multifaceted nature of employee motivation, specifically investigating the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the internal and external factors that influence it. Through the analysis of ten pertinent articles, this study seeks to identify key determinants that enhance working motivation across diverse fields. Method: The research involved a comprehensive review and analysis of ten selected articles that delved into the intricacies of employee motivation. These articles were chosen to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject, encompassing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, as well as internal and external determinants. Thematic analysis was employed to extract and categorize relevant data. Results: The findings of this study shed light on the pivotal role of both internal and external factors in shaping an individual's working motivation. Internally, factors such as fatigue, personal interests, and self-attitude emerge as significant influencers of motivation levels. Externally, factors like leadership style, the work environment, and human dynamics were identified as potent drivers of working motivation. These results underscore the intricate interplay between an employee's internal disposition and the external context in which they operate, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to motivation within organizations. Conclusion: This research emphasizes the need to consider various factors that affect employee motivation. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are not enough. Internal and external elements also matter. Organizations must act on these findings to boost productivity and success