Intimidation prevalence in nursing students at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Objective: To study the prevalence of intimidation on nursing students as well as nursing interns at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included nursing students from level 4 to level 8 as well as nursing interns at college of nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia and was conducted from August to September 2024. Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 308 students were invited to voluntarily complete an anonymous self-administered online survey. The significance of association was tested by using Pearson Chi-square test for categorical data, and t-test for numerical data with 95% confidence interval to determine the association between the dependent and independent variables. Reliability of tools was measured by Alpha Cronbach to weight the stability of the tools which was 85% (0.85). Data were analyzed by SPSS v. 22. Results: Out of 308 students, 166 (53.9%) were females and 142 (46.1%) males. The most significant type of intimidation was academic intimidation (2.6%). Subsequent in order of frequency, were verbal intimidation (1.9%), physical intimidation (0.6%), and lastly sexual intimidation (0.3%). Conclusion: This study revealed a low prevalence of intimidation in nursing students and nursing interns at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University. Academic intimidation was the most significant type measured. Promoting a more positive environment for nursing students through enhancing the clinical instructor and student’s relationship is crucial. College should also counter intimidation behaviors through clear guidelines.