Abstract

PENA CABRERA, Natalia Elizabeth  and  SANABRIA CABRAL, Juana Francisca. Nursing students' perception of sign language. Investig. estud. UNA [online]. 2025, vol.16, n.1, pp.47-56. ISSN 2070-0415.  https://doi.org/10.18004/rdgic.investig.estud.una.2025.junio.2916013756.

Sign language is a language that possesses and complies with all linguistic laws. It is a natural form of communication of expression and gesture-spatial configuration and visual perception of people with hearing impairment, depending on their degree of impairment. The following research work was conducted with the objective of determining the perception of nursing students about Sign Language. The methodological design was observational, descriptive, cross-sectional with a quantitative approach. The study population was 104 students, with non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The data collection method used was a form, using the Likert scale, contemplating the relevant variables and objectives. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics; the results are presented in tables and graphs. Throughout the research process, the ethical aspects of Respect, Beneficence and Justice were taken into account. The results were that 75% corresponded to the age group 21 to 24 years, 83% were female, 40% belonged to the eighth semester, and 90% were from urban areas. It was determined that the nursing students, despite not having knowledge of inclusive communication strategies, showed a positive attitude towards the possibility of learning about them, including Sign Language during the course of their studies.

Keywords : hearing impairment; linguistics; communication.

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