Grit and its associated factors among final year pharmacy students in public universities in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Abdulmuminu Isah Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-6434
  • Chukwuemeka Augustine Nwachuya Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Chisom Victoria Aniefuna Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Jennifer Chinaecherem Onyehalu Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Somadina Sixtus Mmuo Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Onyinyechi Cynthia Agozue Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Dickson Onyedikachi Ugwu Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Nancy Chinwe Amandi Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • John Chidimma Asogwa Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Anthony Uche Umeh Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • Ezinwanne Jane Ugochukwu Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7195-2880
  • Chukwuemeka Micheal Ubaka Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.693706

Keywords:

Academic performance, Behaviour, Education, Grit, Pharmacy students

Abstract

Background: Assessing grit among pharmacy students provides insights into the students' experiences as well as the importance of implementing interventions to increase their levels of grit. The purpose of this study was to assess students' grit in Nigerian pharmacy schools and to identify factors that predict the amount of grit among pharmacy students.   

Methods: This study utilised a nine-item questionnaire-based cross-sectional design among final-year pharmacy students from one public university, in each of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria for a month. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed.   

Results: A total of 590 pharmacy students responded to the questionnaire (response rate = 66.89%). Most students 409 (69.32%) were between the ages of 20 - 25 years. A majority, 573 (97.1%) reported being free from any chronic diseases and 427 (72.37%) reported being engaged in extracurricular activities. A group mean grit score of 37.091 ± 0.253 was observed. Students from all the schools reported ‘Not Like me’ 14 (2.37%) to ‘I have overcome setbacks to conquer an important challenge’, while 275 (46.61%) chose ‘Very much like me’. Predictors of high grit level were institution (Beta, p-value), mode of accommodation (ꞵ = 1.494, p = .039), and sponsorship (ꞵ = 4.207, p = .047).   

Conclusion: Pharmacy students in Nigeria have a high grit level and the institution of study had an impact on the level of grit.

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07-12-2023

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Isah, A., Nwachuya, C. A., Aniefuna, C. V., Onyehalu, J. C., Mmuo, S. S., Agozue, O. C., Ugwu, D. O., Amandi, N. C., Asogwa, J. C., Umeh, A. U., Ugochukwu, E. J., & Ubaka, C. M. (2023). Grit and its associated factors among final year pharmacy students in public universities in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. Pharmacy Education, 23(1), p. 693–706. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.693706

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