Qualitative study of socio-cultural challenges in the nursing profession in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In a patriarchal social system, a women-dominated profession like nursing is mostly seen as a disempowered group due to its stereotypical image and negative connotations. The low social prestige of this profession is based on the roles typically assigned to men and women to maintain gender identity according to their performance and embodiment. The aim of this study was to explore the social and cultural challenges faced by nurses while creating their professional image within the regional context of Lahore (Punjab) in Pakistan.

Methods

A qualitative research design was chosen to conduct one-to-one, in-depth interviews with twelve nurses. Recruitment was based on purposive sampling from three large public hospitals in Lahore to learn about nurses' perceptions of s

SUBMITTER: Abbas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7147052 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature