Resilience and related factors among nursing students at Can Tho Medical College

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Objectives: To determine the level of resilience and related factors among nursing students at Can Tho Medical College. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 293 full-time nursing students from first to third year. Data were collected using the CD-RISC-10, Brief COPE, MSPSS, and ALSS scales. Data were analyzed with SPSS using descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests, and Spearman correlation. Results: The resilience of nursing students had a median score of 2.6 (IQR: 2.2–3.0), indicating a moderate level. Statistically significant factors associated with resilience included age, academic year, and parental marital status (p < 0,05); certain coping strategies such as active coping, positive reframing, planning, religion, and humor; as well as social support (family, friends, significant others) and academic satisfaction (p < 0,01). Conclusion: Resilience among nursing students is influenced by personal, psychological, and social factors. Appropriate psychological support programs and training in coping skills are recommended to enhance resilience in this population