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Yoeum B, Koy V, Sam R, Hum C. Factors influencing clinical competency among nursing students at a regional training center: a cross-sectional study. J Med Edu Dev 2026; 19 (2) :100-110
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1- Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2- National University of Battambang, Battambang, Cambodia ,virya2403koy@gmail.com
2- National University of Battambang, Battambang, Cambodia ,
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Background & Objective: Nursing education in Cambodia currently faces considerable challenges in developing clinical competency due to limited institutional resources and a lack of empirical research evidence. This study aimed to identify key factors affecting clinical training and the development of clinical competence, confidence, and awareness among nursing students at the Battambang Regional Training Center (BTB RTC).
Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on September 6, 2024, among third-year nursing students at Battambang RTC. Data were collected via an online survey assessing socio-demographics, student self-efficacy (10 items), self-awareness (14 items), the clinical learning environment (33 items), and clinical competency (25 items). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression, were used to address the research questions.
Results: The majority of students were female (81.13%). The total mean clinical competency score was 3.48 ± 0.47, indicating a high level of competence. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated that self-efficacy, self-awareness, and the clinical learning environment were each positively and significantly associated with clinical competency. Furthermore, multiple linear regression identified the clinical learning environment (β = 0.57, p < 0.001), student self-efficacy (β = 0.22, p = 0.019), and gender (β = -0.28, p < 0.001) as significant determinants, collectively accounting for 59.40% of the variance in clinical competency.
Conclusion: Self-efficacy, self-awareness, the clinical learning environment, and gender are crucial factors for clinical competence in nursing students. Schools should promptly implement competency-based education programs to build students’ confidence and self-awareness. Future studies should include multiple institutions and examine mediating factors to further improve clinical competency.
Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on September 6, 2024, among third-year nursing students at Battambang RTC. Data were collected via an online survey assessing socio-demographics, student self-efficacy (10 items), self-awareness (14 items), the clinical learning environment (33 items), and clinical competency (25 items). Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression, were used to address the research questions.
Results: The majority of students were female (81.13%). The total mean clinical competency score was 3.48 ± 0.47, indicating a high level of competence. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated that self-efficacy, self-awareness, and the clinical learning environment were each positively and significantly associated with clinical competency. Furthermore, multiple linear regression identified the clinical learning environment (β = 0.57, p < 0.001), student self-efficacy (β = 0.22, p = 0.019), and gender (β = -0.28, p < 0.001) as significant determinants, collectively accounting for 59.40% of the variance in clinical competency.
Conclusion: Self-efficacy, self-awareness, the clinical learning environment, and gender are crucial factors for clinical competence in nursing students. Schools should promptly implement competency-based education programs to build students’ confidence and self-awareness. Future studies should include multiple institutions and examine mediating factors to further improve clinical competency.
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Received: 2025/08/15 | Accepted: 2026/03/3 | Published: 2026/04/1
Received: 2025/08/15 | Accepted: 2026/03/3 | Published: 2026/04/1
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