SELF-EFFICACY AMONG NURSING PERSONNEL IN PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS
Magdalene Lyberopoulou, Maria Polikandrioti, Afroditi Zartaloudi, Chrisoula Dafogianni, Eleni Evagelou, Angeliki Stamou, Ioannis Koutelekos
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Publication year:
2026
Authors:
- Lyberopoulou Magdalene, Postgraduate Study Program Applied Clinical Nursing, specializations: “Pediatric Nursing”, Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
- Polikandrioti Maria, Professor,Department Of Nursing,University of West Attica
- Zartaloudi Afroditi, Assοciate Professor,Department Of Nursing,University of West Attica
- Dafogianni Chrisoula, Professor,Department Of Nursing,University of West Attica
- Evagelou Eleni, Professor,Department Of Nursing,University of West Attica
- Stamou Angeliki, Assistant Professor,Department of Nursing, University of West Attica
- Koutelekos Ioannis, Professor,Department Of Nursing,University of West Attica
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Pages: 51-59
Abstract:
Introduction: Self-efficacy is an important factor that influences an individual’s behavior, emotions, decision-making, and ability to cope with difficulties. It refers to the belief that a person is capable of organizing and carrying out the actions necessary to achieve specific goals. It also affects motivation, thoughts, emotions, and overall behavior. Pediatric nurses’ self-efficacy contributes to higher-quality, safer, and more effective child care while also supports nurses’ professional satisfaction and development.
Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore the levels of self-efficacy among nursing personnel working in pediatric hospitals and to examine its association with their demographic characteristics.
Material and Methods: The study included nursing personnel from pediatric hospitals in Greece. Data were collected through the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) which included participants’ characteristics. The level of statistical significance set at p<0.05.
Results: The levels of self-efficacy among 232 nursing personnel (197 women and 35 men) were moderate to high (Mean=29.26, SD=4.9). Self-efficacy was significantly associated with age (p=0.001), choice of profession (p=0.023), years of total professional experience (p=0.001), years of experience in a pediatric hospital (p=0.013), and employment status (p=0.001).
Conclusions: Demographic and occupational characteristics are associated with self -efficacy. Education and empowerment strategies can further strengthen self-efficacy and improve holistic pediatric care.
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