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The image of nursing, as perceived by Iranian male nurses

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  • Leila Valizadeh
  • Vahid Zamanzadeh
  • Marjaneh M. Fooladi
  • Arman Azadi
  • Reza Negarandeh
  • Morteza Monadi

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The stereotypical public image of nursing is a major concern for male nurses around the world. In this study, we explored how Iranian male nurses perceived the public view of nurses, and their perceptions of themselves. A qualitative descriptive design and content analysis were used to obtain data from 18 purposely‐selected male hospital nurses with a baccalaureate nursing degree in Tabriz, Iran. Semistructured interviews were conducted and analyzed. Two main themes emerged: (i) the outsider's view of nursing, which referred to the participants' perceptions of their public image; and (ii) the insider's view, which related to the male nurses' perceptions of themselves. Results included personal transition into a positive professional self‐image through the educational process, and continued public perception of nursing as a female profession ill‐suited for a man. Strategies to improve the insider's and outsider's views of nursing are listed to help recruit and retain more Iranian male nurses.

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  • Leila Valizadeh & Vahid Zamanzadeh & Marjaneh M. Fooladi & Arman Azadi & Reza Negarandeh & Morteza Monadi, 2014. "The image of nursing, as perceived by Iranian male nurses," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(3), pages 307-313, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:16:y:2014:i:3:p:307-313
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12101
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