Phenomenological Study on the Experience of Male Nurses in Caring for Female Patients

Maryunani, Anik; Hariyati, Rr. Tutik Sri; Novieastari, Enie

doi:10.7454/jki.v24i1.690

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“…23 In Indonesia, despite experiencing several obstacles, this set of nurses had higher self-efficacy levels and were usually just as caring as their female counterparts or even better. 21,35 An imbalanced number was observed between the male and female respondents, with the females being higher. Due to the high level of studies in an East Java district and the culture of respect for patients and families, men were seen to be just as caring as women.…”

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The ethical principles and caring behavior of Indonesian nurses

Ilkafah

Tyas²,

Rachmawaty³

2023

HEALTHC LOW-RESOUR S

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Introduction: The caring behavior of nurses affects their working performance and the health care quality received by patients. The adherence to ethical principles by nurses is also known to increase this factor. However, no previous studies have been conducted on how ethical principles affect the caring behaviors of nurses. Hence, this study aims to investigate the association between nursing ethics and other demographic characteristics and their caring behavior in Indonesian hospitals. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted with 389 nurses working in Indonesian hospitals. Furthermore, data were collected using questionnaires, which included demographic characteristics, ethical principles-based attitudes, and caring behavior. The analysis of the data was performed using descriptive (M, SD) and inferential statistics (Chi-square, Spearman’s rank correlation, Fisher’s exact test, and multiple logistic regression) with α= 0.05. Results: According to this study, the caring behavior of nurses was associated with gender (p=0.030) and nursing ethical principles, such as veracity (p=0.025), non-maleficence (p=0.007), beneficence (p<0.000), and fidelity (p<0.000). Fidelity was also revealed as the most influential ethical principle on nurses’ caring behavior, with a value of Exp(B)= 3.446. This indicates that nurses, who had demonstrated good fidelity, cared three times more than those who lacked this quality. Conclusions: Nurses with good ethical principles deliver suitable caring behavior. Hence, applying the right ethics to a patient would result in a great caring attitude, as the principle of ethical behavior is compassion and respectful conduct towards patients.

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The ethical principles and caring behavior of Indonesian nurses

Ilkafah

Tyas²,

Rachmawaty³

2023

HEALTHC LOW-RESOUR S

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“…Patients described them as exceptional caregivers who offered high-quality nursing care, and they expressed appreciation for their compassionate abilities [1,3,19,23,25]. Patients also reported a growing trust in male nurses, perceiving their presence as increasingly common [13,25]. Male nurses were seen as respectful of patients' need for comprehensive information about treatment modalities and a desire to engage with family members [5].…”

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“…Some analyzed studies indicated that patients were more content with care received from male nurses than female nurses, citing qualities such as kindness and compassion [3,24,27]. However, two studies found no signi cant difference in satisfaction ratings between male and female patients when cared for by male or female nurses [13,19]. Notably, variables like politeness, courtesy, and patient comfort were statistically signi cant for male and female nurses [2].…”

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“…Some reported encounters with authoritarian male nurses who imposed decisions rather than seeking collaboration in completing speci c tasks [4,19]. Three studies highlighted signi cant challenges from the patient's perspective [13,14,19]. Additionally, patients felt that male nurses sometimes fell short in providing home care education [3,19].…”

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“…Nursing is predominantly seen as a feminized profession, with caring being a trait traditionally associated with women [19]. Nevertheless, many patients desire to receive care from male nurses [13][14][15]. According to surveys, patients generally report satisfaction with care, particularly in surgical wards [1, 2].…”

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Challenging Stereotypes: Examining Patients’ Attitudes Towards Male Nurses – mixed methods systematic review

Mączyński,

Pawlak,

Pasek

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Background:Despite ongoing efforts to promote gender diversity in nursing, male nurses continue confronting stereotypes and biases that may impact patients’ perceptions and care experiences. Method: We conducted a mixed-methods review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement guidelines. We aimed to enhance the review’s utility and impact by integrating both quantitative and qualitative studies. Results: The reviewed studies indicate that patients generally hold positive attitudes toward male nurses, often perceiving them as competent and skilled caregivers. Nevertheless, these studies reveal that gender stereotypes and traditional gender roles can influence patient perceptions and expectations. Some patients may express concerns about male nurses’ ability to provide emotional support or perform intimate care tasks. Conclusions: A deeper understanding of patients’ attitudes and the underlying factors can inform interventions and educational initiatives to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusive healthcare environments.

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Does the gender of nurses matter to patients? A qualitative analysis of gender preferences of patients

2023

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Background: This study argues that the gender of a nurse could give patients the emotional and psychological support they need in their healing process. Nonetheless, in many developing countries, these intricate preferences of patients are usually ignored due to poor staffing and logistical capacities of health facilities. As a contribution to this professional and operation gap, this paper explores patients’ preference for nurses’ gender in health care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The paper further explores the importance of these preferences to the delivery of patient-centred care in Ghana and across Africa. Objective: The paper has two specific objectives: (a) to explore patients’ preferences for the gender of nurses who attend to them while on admission; and (b) to find out the range of factors that inform these preferences. Methods: Qualitative exploratory descriptive design was used to select adult patients who were not seriously ill and nursed by male and female nurses at the medical and surgical wards of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana for at least 5 days from January to March 2017 and before their discharge. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured interview guide was used to elicit information from 14 participants after seeking their written informed consent. The data were analysed using content analysis. Results: Two major themes emerged. These were: the Preferred Gender of a Nurse in Nursing Care and the Reasons for the Preference or no Preference for Nurses’ Gender in Nursing Care. Under each of these themes, the associated aspects were also discussed. Patients had varying preference for a particular nurse during care but gender was not particularly significant in patients’ preference for nurses. Majority of the participants emphasized their preference for nurses with professional expertise and good virtues to determine a preferred nurse and both genders of nurses can possess these qualities. However, nurses of the same gender as the patient were preferred for intimate procedures to ensure privacy and satisfaction. Conclusion: The gender of a nurse is not on top of the preferences list of patients in the study context. This may be attributed to the long-term practice that the participants have not had the chance to be choosing a preferred nurse’s gender, so most patients are tolerant and familiar with both male and female nurses. Instead, patients’ preferences are determined by the performance and quality of service provided by nurses. Age, maturity and social connections were also found to influence patients’ preferences.

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Phenomenological Study on the Experience of Male Nurses in Caring for Female Patients

Cited by 6 publications

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The ethical principles and caring behavior of Indonesian nurses

The ethical principles and caring behavior of Indonesian nurses

Challenging Stereotypes: Examining Patients’ Attitudes Towards Male Nurses – mixed methods systematic review

Does the gender of nurses matter to patients? A qualitative analysis of gender preferences of patients

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