Professional image of nursing and midwifery in East Africa: an exploratory analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that there is a negative image of nursing and midwifery that does not promote these professions as attractive career options. Furthermore, there is a paucity of studies documenting how nursing and midwifery is perceived in East Africa and where such studies exist they are country-specific. The aim of this study was to explore views regarding the image of nursing and midwifery among nurses and midwives in three East African countries, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Methods

An exploratory descriptive cross-sectional study administered online using Survey Monkey Questionnaires assessed the views and perceptions of nurses and midwives regarding the image of nursing and midwifery professions. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's Chi square tests were use

SUBMITTER: Ndirangu EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7936462 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature