Public Perceptions of Nurses in Argentina. A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe public perceptions of nurses in Argentina.

Background

Nurses comprise more than 50% of the health workforce. Although the coronavirus 2019 pandemic has improved the visibility of nurses, stereotypes and misinformation persist, affecting professional valuations and public perceptions of nurses.

Methods

A cross-sectional, analytical study of the Argentinean population aged over 18 years was conducted using snowball sampling. Questionnaires were distributed digitally and anonymously through social networks; participation was voluntary. The STROBE guidelines were followed.

Results

A total of 959 responses were obtained. In all, 75.5% of the participants had negative perceptions of nurses; 44.3% were not able to identify the expanded roles of nurses.

SUBMITTER: Brunelli MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12181464 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature