Gender stereotypes and professional experiences of female nurses in Turkiye.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gender roles and stereotypes play a significant role in shaping the nursing profession, perpetuating systemic inequities that negatively impact professional experiences and healthcare system efficiency. In Türkiye, patriarchal norms and systemic disparities exacerbate these workplace challenges, particularly for female nurses.

Methods

This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 13 female nurses working in intensive care units to examine the influence of societal expectations, workplace discrimination, and institutional policies on gender inequities in nursing.

Results

The findings reveal that cultural norms, family influence, and constrained career planning often channel women into nursing, reinforcing perceptions of the profession as

SUBMITTER: Aca Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803633 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature