[PDF][PDF] Impediments to nursing profession in Najran-Saudi Arabia
NK Elfaki, AI Aedh - Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2015 - researchgate.net
NK Elfaki, AI Aedh
Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2015•researchgate.netAbstract Background: Traditionally nursing in Saudi Arabia (KSA) is one of unacceptable
and less desirable professions for females. Nursing is hampered by many constraints that
discourage women to join this vital profession. Objective: The aim of this study is to identify
impediments to nursing profession among Saudi female nurses in Najran city in south
western region of KSA. Moreover the study highlights some points that might help the
concerned authorities to solve these problems. Methods: The study was undertaken in …
and less desirable professions for females. Nursing is hampered by many constraints that
discourage women to join this vital profession. Objective: The aim of this study is to identify
impediments to nursing profession among Saudi female nurses in Najran city in south
western region of KSA. Moreover the study highlights some points that might help the
concerned authorities to solve these problems. Methods: The study was undertaken in …
Abstract
Background: Traditionally nursing in Saudi Arabia (KSA) is one of unacceptable and less desirable professions for females. Nursing is hampered by many constraints that discourage women to join this vital profession.
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify impediments to nursing profession among Saudi female nurses in Najran city in south western region of KSA. Moreover the study highlights some points that might help the concerned authorities to solve these problems.
Methods: The study was undertaken in Najran hospitals, during the period of March-June 2014. The principal method of data collection was a semi structured, open-ended questionnaire and interview. The questionnaire was composed of two parts that are personal data beside 12 questions to be answered by nurses in addition to three questions to be answered by clients. Results: The results of this study showed that the majority of the participated nurses (68%) were satisfied with their job and the role assigned respectively. Despite that some of them (32%) perceived negative attitudes from clients & doctors, in addition to the burden of social and family obligations. This paper also revealed that one of the most common contributing factors that influence nursing in KSA were the nature of their work that requires mingling with men beside long working hours. On the other hand 66% of clients prefer to deal with Saudi nurses due to language barriers and cultural diversity issues that lead to misunderstanding and possibly render their caring for patients problematic.
Conclusion & Recommendation: To bridge this gap, there is a need to improve social attitude towards nursing profession via various types of media beside that academic institutions, local and central authorities in health sector should pay attention in this matter.
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