Nursing ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 8-6-2023

Abstract

Child abuse and/or neglect (CAN) is a global problem. Although nurses are mandated CAN reporters, a lack of reporting has been an issue. New Mexico (NM) is faced with higher child poverty and CAN-related substance-abuse compared to other U.S. states. This quantitative study aimed to explore factors influencing intended/actual CAN reporting behaviors among NM registered nurses (RN)s, examine relationships of these factors, and compare differences in reporting behaviors between rural and urban locations. A survey to a sample of RNs (N=146) showed factors associated with CAN reporting intended behaviors were work status (r=.21, p < .05), cues to action (r=.20, p <.05), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) (r=.20, p < .05). PBC (β =.21, p<.05) had the most dominant effect in the hierarchical linear regressions. There were no significant differences in reporting behaviors between the combined metropolitan and non-metropolitan locations. CAN-focused training can increase RN perceived control with mandated reporting.

Degree Name

Nursing

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

College of Nursing

First Committee Member (Chair)

Jongwon Lee, Ph.D., RN

Second Committee Member

Elizabeth Dickson, Ph.D., RN

Third Committee Member

Jui-Ying Feng, Ph.D., RN

Fourth Committee Member

Ralph Klotzbaugh, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC

Keywords

nursing, child abuse, child neglect, report, mandatory, child abuse and/or neglect, registered nurse

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

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