Assessment of Assertive Behavior among Nursing Students in Technical Health Institute

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess assertive behavior among nursing students in technical health institute. Subjects and methods: this study was conducted at Imbaba Technical Institute of health. A convenience sample of 200 nursing students from Technical health institute who agree to participate in the study in first year and second year. Two tools were used: first tool interviewing questionnaire sheet, it consisted of two parts I) student socio-demographic data, II) students' knowledge about assertiveness, second tool: Assertive Behavior Inventory Tool (ABIT), structured scale developed by the researchers to assess the level of assertive behavior among nursing students. Results: the main findings of this study revealed that the mean score and standard deviation for age (17.2 ± 1.9361) respectively.. Nursing students have low communication skills and a moderate conflict management. They have a moderate self-confidence and personal rights. Nursing students have a moderate knowledge about their assertive behavior and a moderate assertiveness.