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Background: Nursing students' stress levels are rising as a result of emotional demands, clinical exposure, and academic pressure. Deep breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation are common non-pharmacological stress management techniques.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental comparative study was conducted among 60 nursing students selected through purposive sampling. Participants were divided into two groups: Group A (Mindfulness Meditation) and Group B (Deep Breathing Exercises). Stress levels were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) before and after intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Both interventions significantly reduced stress levels, but mindfulness meditation showed greater effectiveness compared to deep breathing exercises (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: When it comes to lowering stress levels among nursing students, mindfulness meditation works better than deep breathing techniques.
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