Research Article

The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students' Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use

Volume: 19 Number: 2 June 9, 2025
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The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students' Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of rational drug use education in enhancing nursing students' self-awareness regarding rational drug use. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving a total of 176 nursing students who had not previously received education on rational drug use. The participants were divided into an experimental group (n = 88) and a control group (n = 88). Data collection tools included the Introductory Information Form and the Rational Drug Use Self-Awareness Scale. Statistical analyses were conducted using mean and percentage calculations, multi-way analysis of variance, and linear regression analysis. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed in the mean scores of the Rational Drug Use Self-Awareness Scale between the experimental and control groups, in terms of group, time, and group*time interaction. The educational program accounted for 45% of the increase in Rational Drug Use Self-Awareness Scale scores, with education leading to a 0.552-fold increase. Conclusion: The rational drug use education program proved to be a practical approach to enhance the self-awareness of nursing students about rational drug use. The findings contribute valuable insights to national and international nursing education literature.

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Ethical Statement

In order to conduct the study, written permission was obtained from the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the university. In addition, permission was obtained from the owner of the Rational Drug Use Self-Awareness Scale via e-mail. In addition, written and verbal permissions were obtained by interviewing the participants and informing them about the purpose of the study. Ethics committee permission was obtained from the Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee of a university (decision dated 05.12.2023 and numbered 8/18).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Preventative Health Care, Family Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 30, 2025

Publication Date

June 9, 2025

Submission Date

June 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 19 Number: 2

APA
Akdeniz Kudubeş, A. (2025). The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 19(2), 177-186. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162
AMA
1.Akdeniz Kudubeş A. The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use. TJFMPC. 2025;19(2):177-186. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162
Chicago
Akdeniz Kudubeş, Aslı. 2025. “The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 19 (2): 177-86. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162.
EndNote
Akdeniz Kudubeş A (June 1, 2025) The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 19 2 177–186.
IEEE
[1]A. Akdeniz Kudubeş, “The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use”, TJFMPC, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 177–186, June 2025, doi: 10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162.
ISNAD
Akdeniz Kudubeş, Aslı. “The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 19/2 (June 1, 2025): 177-186. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162.
JAMA
1.Akdeniz Kudubeş A. The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use. TJFMPC. 2025;19:177–186.
MLA
Akdeniz Kudubeş, Aslı. “The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, vol. 19, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 177-86, doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162.
Vancouver
1.Aslı Akdeniz Kudubeş. The Effect of Rational Drug Use Education Program on Nursing Students’ Self-Awareness Level for Rational Drug Use. TJFMPC. 2025 Jun. 1;19(2):177-86. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1499162

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