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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  6, Issue 1, January - April 2012, Pages 69-73
 

Case Report

Reading Interest of Student Nurses in Sri Lanka: A Case Study

M.K. Geethani Attanayake

Senior Assistant Librarian, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sunethradevi Vidyayathana Premises, Pepiliyana-Borelesgamuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Abstract

Purpose: This case study was undertaken to examine the reading interest of student nurses of a reputed private hospital in Sri Lanka. Methodology: This case study and employed a survey research method. The sample included ninety percent of the student nurse population using random sampling technique. A total of 70 questionnaires were distributed and 58 completed questionnaires were returned. Results: The study found that the majority of student nurses were more interested in reading, and identified it as a crucial factor. Mostly, they allocated their leisure time for reading especially when they were in hostels. Respondents used the libraries on limited basis. Conclusion: The valuable findings of this study will help create a better understanding and further insight into the reading interest of and student nurses. Further, it may useful to principal of training schools, lecturers, and hospital administrators to enhance a reading culture inside the training schools. Suggestions and future research directions were included in this study.

Keywords: Reading habit; Reading interest; Student nurses; Sri Lanka.


Corresponding Author : M.K. Geethani Attanayake