Background: Male nursing students in Saudi Arabia face unique challenges in obstetric education. Understanding these challenges is vital for developing tailored solutions to enhance their learning experience and better prepare them for professional roles in nursing. This study aimed to explore male nursing students' perceptions, stressors and suggested solutions regarding obstetric education at Najran University, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, involving 50 male nursing students.. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire covering demographic data, perceptions of the course importance, experienced stressors, challenges faced, and proposed solutions.

Results: the current study revealed that only 36% of students agreed that obstetrics is important for all nursing students. All the students revealed that cultural norms were universally acknowledged as a source of stress.. Additionally, 88% highlighted a gap between theoretical instruction and clinical application. The absence of male role models was identified as a significant stressor by 82% of students, while 66% reported experiencing anxiety during clinical tasks. All students (100%) recommended the establishment of specialized obstetric simulation labs. A strong positive correlation (R = 0.72, P = 0.0001) was found between students' perceptions of the course and their academic performance. Conclusion: Male nursing students at Najran University face significant challenges in obstetric education and suffer from several stressors. There is an urgent need to improve the learning environment to boost both engagement and academic outcomes.

Recommendations: Develop specialized obstetric simulation labs and increase the integration between theory and practice..