Information Literacy Levels of Nursing Students and Affecting Factors

Muzelfe Biyik; Selmin Şenol

doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1551962

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Information Literacy Levels of Nursing Students and Affecting Factors

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to assess the information literacy levels of nursing students and identify the factors influencing them. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used, with 489 nursing students participating. Data were collected using a “Sociodemographic Information Form” and the “Information Literacy Scale.” Results: The average information literacy score was 3.87±0.54. The highest sub-dimension score was for ethical and legal regulations (4.03±0.60), and the lowest was for defining the need for information (3.77±0.63). The internet was the primary source of information for 56.0% of students. Computer use proficiency was the only factor significantly affecting information literacy. Conclusion: Improving access to information resources like the internet and computers in universities could enhance nursing education. Strengthening students’ computer skills is necessary to increase information literacy awareness. Nursing educators should focus on integrating evidence-based practice into the curriculum and providing relevant practical experiences.

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Ethical Statement

This study has been reviewed for ethics approval (dated 11.05.2023 and numbered 2023/06).

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Muzelfe Biyik ^*
0000-0002-8622-3541
Türkiye

Selmin Şenol
0000-0003-4716-3512
Türkiye

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June 18, 2025

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July 1, 2025

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September 18, 2024

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December 19, 2024

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Year 2025 Volume: 16 Number: 3

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https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1551962

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Biyik M, Şenol S (July 1, 2025) Information Literacy Levels of Nursing Students and Affecting Factors. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 16 3 389–396.

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