African Nova Scotian nurses' perceptions and experiences of leadership: a qualitative study informed by Black feminist theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People of African Nova Scotian (ANS) ancestry are a culturally distinct group who experience numerous socioeconomic inequities and health disparities, secondary to structural and social determinants of health. Understanding the experiences of ANS health practitioners is important in addressing anti-Black racism in health care. We sought to critically examine the leadership experiences of ANS nurses in health care practice.

Methods

We used Black feminist theory to guide this qualitative study. We conducted 1-on-1 semistructured telephone interviews with ANS nurses and analyzed interview transcripts using Critical Discourse Analysis.

Results

We interviewed 18 nurses of ANS ancestry. We conceptualized study findings in 3 overarching areas: People of ANS ancest

SUBMITTER: Jefferies K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9828880 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature