Interpersonal Communication Competence among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students

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dc.contributor.authorNUR SYUHADAH BINTI MOHD ASRI
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-08T02:39:20Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionInterpersonal communication competence (ICC) is essential in nursing education, enabling students to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams. Nursing students must develop strong communication skills to navigate the demands of clinical practice. In Malaysia, especially in Sarawak’s culturally and linguistically diverse setting, culturally responsive and empathetic communication is crucial. Although communication training is part of the curriculum, many students struggle to apply these skills in clinical settings. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of ICC among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students and examine its relationship with sociodemographic variables. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with 164 randomly selected nursing students from Years 1 to 4. Data were collected using the Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (ICCS), a validated self-report instrument. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using IBM SPSS V27.0, including Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. Results: The overall level of ICC among participants was moderate, with a mean score of 100.24 (SD = 10.90). Statistical analysis revealed no significant relationships between ICC levels and sociodemographic variables. Conclusion: UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students demonstrated a moderate level of ICC, with no significant differences across sociodemographic variables. These findings highlight the need for continuous, practice-based communication training to enhance clinical readiness and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholarhub.unimas.my/handle/123456789/312
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherUNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
dc.relation.ispartofseriesFaculty of Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subjectInterpersonal communication competence, nursing students, sociodemographic factors.
dc.titleInterpersonal Communication Competence among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students
dc.typeFinal Year Project

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