SELF-EFFICACY AMONG NURSING PERSONNEL IN PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS

Μαγδαληνή Λυμπεροπούλου, Μαρία Πολυκανδριώτη, Αφροδίτη Ζαρταλούδη, Χρυσούλα Νταφογιάννη, Ελένη Ευαγγέλου, Αγγελική Στάμου, Ιωάννης Κουτελέκος

Πέμπτη, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2026

Έτος δημοσίευσης:

2026

Συγγραφείς:

• Λυμπεροπούλου Μαγδαληνή, Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών: Εξειδικευμένη κλινική Νοσηλευτική. Νοσηλευτική, Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Πολυκανδριώτη Μαρία, Καθηγήτρια,Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής,Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Ζαρταλούδη Αφροδίτη, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια,Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής,Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Νταφογιάννη Χρυσούλα, Καθηγήτρια,Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής,Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Ευαγγέλου Ελένη, Καθηγήτρια,Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής,Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Στάμου Αγγελική, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
• Κουτελέκος Ιωάννης, Καθηγητής,Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής,Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής

Ευρετήριο όρων:

• Selfefficacy
• pediatric hospital
• nurses
• General SelfEfficacy Scale

Σελίδες: 51-59

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.2323459

Περίληψη:

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.