Assess Factors Affecting Absenteeism among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Private Institute Karachi

Absenteeism is a serious discipline issue among students worldwide. Many factors contribute to absenteeism, including a lack of appropriate resources, a lack of academic staff, or a lack of equipment. Objective: To assess factors affecting absenteeism among undergraduate nursing students in private institutes. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out at the Allied Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 109 undergraduate nursing students were chosen through a convenient sampling technique. A valid and structured tool was used for data collection. There were two components: I socio-demographic data and II assessment of the various factors that contribute to absenteeism. SPSS version 27.0 was applied for data entry and analysis. Results: The majority of the participants were male having a mean age of 21-23 years. Moreover, the major factors that affect absenteeism among undergraduate nursing students are shortage of electricity in college (37.61 %), health issues 35 (32.11%) and lack of resources for transport to college34 (31.19%). Conclusions: It was concluded that shortage of electricity, transportation facilities, and health issues are the major factors that affect absenteeism among undergraduate nursing students.