Anchored on the key constucts of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior, this paper seeks to
test a model that explores the influence of knowledge, attitude, and caring behavior on …

Nurses play a significant role in geriatric care. However, as the aging population and
demand for geriatric nurses increase worldwide, shortages of nurses seem to arise. This …

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like the rest of the world, has a growing older population with
urgent health care needs. However little prior research has been undertaken on this topic. In …

Background Studies have reported that student nurses hold positive attitudes towards older
people; nevertheless, working with older people has consistently remained one of the least …

The current study examined factors related to nursing students' intention to work in geriatrics
upon graduation. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. A random sample of 200 …

Having teachers who are knowledgeable and passionate about issues related to older
people is crucial in enhancing nursing students' interest in older people nursing. However …

Rapid socioeconomic growth and increased life expectancy due to improvements in medical
treatments and social services are contributors to the increase in the elderly population in …

Background Previous studies have focused on identifying the factors hindering nursing
students' interest in gerontology careers, whereas others have suggested interventions to …

Background Older people are increasing in the world leading to the fact that many nursing
students will work in geriatric care setting. It was also reported the lack of knowledge and …

The changing population structure has many implications for the elderly and nurses must be
prepared to meet the challenges of caring for this rapidly increasing segment of population …