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Nurses in Pakistan Face Cultural Hurdles: Media Stereotypes, Marriage Troubles, and Religious Pressures
Nurses in Pakistan experience socio-cultural challenges related to gender stereotypes, negative media portrayals, marriage prospects, and religious perceptions. These challenges impact nurses' professional image and contribute to job dissatisfaction and potential career changes, particularly for male nurses.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
None identified
Identified Weaknesses
The study is limited to the perspectives of nurses in three large public hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan, which may not be generalizable to other settings or populations.
The study relies solely on self-reported data from interviews, which can be subject to biases and may not accurately reflect actual experiences or behaviors.
Lack of diverse perspectives
The study does not include the perspectives of other stakeholders, such as patients, physicians, or policymakers, which could provide a more complete understanding of the social and cultural challenges faced by the nursing profession.
Limited scope of analysis
The analysis of non-verbal cues and unexpressed attitudes is not included in the thematic analysis which might make the findings subjective.
Rating Explanation
This qualitative study provides valuable insights into the socio-cultural challenges faced by nurses in Pakistan. The study has some limitations, such as limited generalizability and reliance on self-reported data, but the findings contribute to a better understanding of the issues impacting the nursing profession. Overall, it is an average study with valuable findings, but methodological limitations prevent a higher rating.
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Qualitative study of socio-cultural challenges in the nursing profession in Pakistan
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