This study examined the role of psychosocial support including emotional, social, personal support, and counseling in the internship training of nursing students in the Fako Health District, Southwest Region of Cameroon. Using a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, data were collected from 345 participants (325 nursing students and 20 clinical educators) through questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. Statistical analyses, including logistic regression, revealed significant relationships between all four types of psychosocial support and internship outcomes, with emotional support having the highest explanatory power (17.3%). Overall, 98.2% of students emphasized the importance of psychosocial support. The study concludes that psychosocial support is essential for reducing stress, improving student engagement, and enhancing clinical learning. Recommendations include fostering emotionally supportive environments, mentorship programs, personal support systems, and regular counseling sessions to improve students' well-being and academic performance during internships.
Psychosocial Support, Internship training, Nursing students
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