Low Interest Among Young People in Becoming Nurses in Greece: Contributing Factors According to Academic Staff
Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Christos Triantafyllou, Joao Breda, Pavlos Myrianthefs

TL;DR
Greek academics identify poor working conditions and negative perceptions as key reasons why young people are not choosing nursing as a career.
Contribution
This study provides insights from Greek nursing academics on factors deterring young people from pursuing nursing and suggests policy solutions.
Findings
Negative social perceptions and poor working conditions are the main factors reducing interest in nursing.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on career choices was moderate but more pronounced in the capital.
Improving working conditions and increasing financial incentives are seen as key solutions.
Abstract
Background: The nursing profession is currently facing a critical challenge with a noticeable decline in interest among young people to pursue nursing as a career. Objectives: This study examined academics’ perceptions of factors driving low enrollment in Greek baccalaureate nursing programs and explored incentives that could motivate young people to pursue nursing careers. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study. We collected our data during October 2025 through an anonymous questionnaire. Source population included all academics in the nine nursing departments in Greece. Response rate was 54.2% (90 out of 166). Results: We classified the factors contributing to the low interest in baccalaureate nursing education programs into four groups: (a) poor working conditions, (b) negative social and cultural perceptions, (c) educational constraints, and (d) impact of the COVID-19…
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TopicsNursing education and management · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
