Gender dynamics in nursing profession: impact on professional practice and development in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gender disparity has long been noted in nursing, a predominantly female-dominated profession. However, recently the increase in the number of male nurses disproves the existing belief that nursing is exclusively a female profession. Even though the studies have reported changing gender trends in nursing, the information is not sufficient and the effects of the changing trend on professional practice and professional development have not been explored. Therefore this study aims to assess the influence of gender in nursing on professional practice and development in Tanzania.

Methods

This was an analytical Hospital-Based Cross-sectional Study Design, conducted at four hospitals in Dar es Salaam, with 580 nurses between 20th May and 20th June 2024. Proportionate samp

SUBMITTER: Masibo RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11451068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature