Ethical values held by nursing students. Comparative study in two country

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Ethical values are a guideline for behavior in certain situations. They take on particular importance in patient care. Ethical values depend on many factors including culture. The aim of this study is to compare the ethical values of nursing students. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 463 students participated in the survey, including 191 from Poland and 272 from Turkiye. The study was conducted from April to June 2022. For the purposes of this study was used Ethical Values Scale (IEVS). The criteria for excluding participants from the study were nursing student status and consent to participate in the study. Results The IEVE total score for all respondents was 68.20 and the median was 68. In the individual subscales: Love-Respect 34.76 (median 35), Justice-Honesty 21.29 (median 21) and Cooperation 12.14 (median 12). Polish students’ total IEVS score average was 70.48 ± 6.81 and Turkish students’ IEVS total score average was 66.61 ± 9.65. There is a statistically significant difference between the total score average on the IEVS of students from the two countries (p < 0.001). Conclusion Students in both countries generally demonstrate high ethical standards. There are noticeable differences between the responses of students from Poland and Turkiye.

Keywords

• Ethical values
• Nursing students
• IEVS
• Poland
• Turkiye