The Effect of Simulation Training on Nursing Students' Perception, Myths and Attitudes of Dating Violence

The Effect of Simulation Training on Nursing Students' Perception, Myths and Attitudes of Dating Violence: A Randomized Controlled Study

Violence is a major global public health problem, causing approximately 1.5 million deaths each year. Dating violence, a common form of violence among young people, has serious consequences for women's and youths' physical and mental health, including mortality, chronic diseases, mental disorders, risky health behaviors, and substantial economic burden. As future healthcare providers, nursing students' myths, attitudes, and perceptions regarding dating violence can directly influence the quality and sensitivity of the care they deliver to survivors. Current literature mainly consists of descriptive studies focusing on nursing students' perceptions or attitudes toward dating violence, while experimental and structured educational interventions are limited.

This study aims to develop and evaluate an educational program supported by high-fidelity simulation and flipped learning to increase nursing students' awareness levels regarding dating violence, as well as to address their myths, attitudes, and perceptions. In the flipped learning component, students will review digital educational materials before class and actively participate in in-class activities; in the simulation component, students will engage in realistic scenarios involving dating violence cases to enhance their clinical readiness and care competencies. The study is designed to contribute to the prevention of dating violence by strengthening nursing students' knowledge, awareness, and professional responsibility in this field.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To reside in the city center of Bartın
• To be a nursing student at Bartın University, Faculty of Health Sciences
• To have good Turkish communication skills
• To be 18 years of age or older
• To plan to live in Bartın for at least 6 months
• To be willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• To be enrolled at Bartın University as an exchange student during the active study period
• To have previously received simulation-based training on dating violence
• To participate in any other training program related to dating violence outside the study intervention
• To fail to respond to three or more contact attempts for the administration of post-training tests