Research Article

Factors Affecting Performance in Clinical Practice among Preservice Diploma Nursing Students in Northern Tanzania

Table 8

Effects of parents’ low economic status on clinical practice (n=81).

Participant reported factorsFrequencyPercent

Creates stressful environment which lead to low clinical practice3138.3

Failure to buy learning materials and other personal needs1619.6

Unwanted pregnancy among female students1214.8

Absence from clinical area seeking for fee1113.6

Low concentration in the class results in poor Clinical practice.89.9

Failure to report to school on time and later fail in examination33.7

Total81100