Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Nursing Students in Somalia

NCT07352046 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SOM-MF-2026
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress levels, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Nursing students often experience high levels of stress due to academic demands, clinical training, and challenging social and environmental conditions. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve mental well-being and coping skills in various student populations, but evidence from low-resource and conflict-affected settings remains limited. In this randomized controlled trial, nursing students will be assigned either to a mindfulness-based intervention group or to a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. The intervention consists of structured mindfulness sessions focusing on breathing awareness, body awareness, emotional regulation, and present-moment attention over a three-week period. Outcomes including perceived stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy will be measured before and after the intervention using validated self-report instruments. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of non-pharmacological, low-cost mental health interventions for nursing students in low-resource settings.

Conditions

Stress; Psychological Resilience; Self Efficacy

Keywords

Mindfullnes; Nursing Students; Randomized Controlled Trial; Mental Well-Being; Somalia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Perceived Stress Level

  Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The scale consists of two sub-dimensions: perceived inadequate self-efficacy and perceived stress, each originally comprising seven items. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 ("Never") to 5 ("Very often"), with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress levels. Several items are reverse-coded.

  Baseline and 3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Psychological Resilience

  Baseline and 3 weeks

• Change in Academic Self-Efficacy

  Baseline and 3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive a three-week mindfulness-based intervention delivered through weekly online sessions.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive no intervention during the study period and complete baseline and post-intervention assessments only.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of a three-week mindfulness-based program delivered through weekly online sessions lasting 45-60 minutes. The program includes theoretical information and guided practices focusing on mindfulness awareness, breathing awareness, and emotional awareness. Audio-recorded mindfulness exercises prepared by the researcher are shared weekly with participants via a messaging application. Participants are encouraged to practice the exercises individually in a quiet environment during the intervention period.

Mindfulness-Based Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being a nursing student enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year
• Aged 18 years or older
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Ability to attend online sessions
• Ability to complete self-report questionnaires

You may not qualify if:

• Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
• Currently receiving psychological or psychiatric treatment
• Participation in another mindfulness or stress management program during the study period
• Inability to complete the study procedures

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi: lead

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Fadime Koyuncu, PhD

CONTACT

+90 535 953 42 31; fadime.koyuncu@sbu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 11, 2026
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: January 19, 2026
• Primary Completion: February 9, 2026
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share