Barriers and Enablers for UK Home Grown South Asian Prospective Students Choosing Nursing and Midwifery Courses and Careers

Ali, Nasreen; Qureshi, Irtiza; Sidika, Tamanna; Mondokova, Andrea

doi:10.21767/2049-5471.1000175

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“…From the concept of ‘seva’ in the Sikhism through to the obligation to help others in Islamic tradition, a common thread around religious values and nursing emerged within the views of BSA male nurses. This finding is particularly interesting as the majority of the literature in this area points to religion being construed as a barrier for South Asians entering the nursing profession (Ali et al, 2018; Daly, Swindlehurst, & Johal, 2003; Hollup, 2014). Typically, nursing has been intrinsically linked with the Christian religion in its evolution as a profession (Buck, 2015; Clementson, 2008; Kelly, Watson, Watson, Needham, & Driscoll, 2017; Lundmark, 2007).…”

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“…This perception demonstrates a doubling‐up of the existing evidence on lack of representation being seen as a barrier for men in nursing (Clow, Ricciardelli, & Bartfay, 2015; Ellis, Meeker, & Hyde, 2006; Stanley, 2012) as well as a barrier for BSA people and nursing (Ali et al, 2018; Darr et al, 2008; Dyson et al, 2008). This lack of perceived representation and lack of voice within the workforce could leave BSA men feeling twice excluded from the nursing profession, on the basis of gender and ethnicity.…”

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“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that has used an intersectional approach to ascertain BSA male nurses' views on the barriers and enablers to entering and progressing in nursing education and NHS careers. Recruiting more BSA men can contribute towards improving the diversity of the NHS workforce (Ali et al, 2018; Anthony, 2004; Kirk, 2011) and meeting some of the shortfalls in the nursing workforce. This is particularly significant because BSAs make up the largest ethnic minority group in the UK at 7.5% (including Indians 2.5%, Pakistanis 2%, Bangladeshis 0.7% and other Asian groups 2.3%) of the total population (63.26 million) (Office for National Statistics, 2012), have a younger age profile (9% of 15‐ to 29‐year‐olds) (Runnymede Trust, 2015) and have higher levels of demographic growth (Health Education England, 2014) when compared to all other ethnic groups.…”

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British South Asian male nurses' views on the barriers and enablers to entering and progressing in nursing careers

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Aim:To ascertain British South Asian male nurses' views on the barriers and enablers to entering and progressing in nursing education and careers.Background: There is a shortage of men from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in the National Health Service nursing workforce. There is a dearth of evidence on the views of British south Asian men on this subject. Methods:A qualitative interpretative intersectional approach was used to carry out one-to-one interviews (n = 5) with British South Asian male nurses using a semistructured topic guide. Interviews took place between July 2018 and February 2019, across England. A framework analysis approach was used to analyse the interview transcripts. Results:The main themes emerging as barriers were as follows: poor pay and conditions; negative immediate, extended family, community views; and a lack of knowledge and awareness of the nursing profession. The main themes emerging as enablers were as follows: personal circumstances (including role models) and ethnicity (including the role of religion and masculinity). Conclusion:Findings suggest that the intersection between ethnicity and gender presents as an important enabler, as well as inhibitor, for British South Asian men.Nursing careers and salient barriers exist at a systemic level and include institutional racism. Implications for Nursing Management:• Managers review policies and practice on unconscious bias and institutional racism in the recruitment, retention and progression of British South Asian men.• Employers provide continuous professional development including mentoring support to help career progression for these men.• Human resources colleagues develop culturally specific interventions to reduce the stigma associated with the nursing profession in the British South Asian community.

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“…Whilst Framework Method offers a systematic approach to data analysis, the categorisation, organisation and interpretation of the data remains dependent on the knowledge and experience across the wider research team [58]. As such the researchers involved in all stages of analysis have an excellent track record of qualitative research and more specifically the application of Framework Method in applied health research [59][60][61][62]. It should finally be noted that no triangulation of data collection was performed.…”

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Improving support for breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative study on the experiences of breastfeeding among mothers who reside in a deprived and culturally diverse community

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Ali

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Int J Equity Health

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Background The United Kingdom has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe, with the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding shown to be closely related to the mothers’ age, ethnicity and social class. Whilst the barriers that influence a woman’s decision to breastfeed are well documented, less is known how these barriers vary by the UK’s diverse population. As such, this study aimed to explore mothers’ experiences of breastfeeding and accessing breastfeeding services offered locally amongst a deprived and culturally diverse community. Methods A qualitative interpretive study comprising of 63 mothers (white British n = 8, Pakistani n = 13, Bangladeshi n = 10, black African n = 15 and Polish n = 17) who took part in single-sex focus groups, conducted in local community centres across the most deprived and ethnically diverse wards in Luton, UK. The focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically using Framework Analysis. Results The most common barriers to breastfeeding irrespective of ethnicity were perceptions surrounding pain and lack of milk. Confidence and motivation were found to be crucial facilitators of breastfeeding; whereby mothers felt that interventions should seek to reassure and support mothers not only during the early stages but throughout the breastfeeding journey. Mothers particularly valued the practical support provided by health care professions particularly surrounding positioning and attachment techniques. However, many mothers felt that the support from health care professionals was not always followed through. Conclusions The findings presented inform important recommendations for the design and implementation of future programs and interventions targeted at reducing breastfeeding inequalities. Interventions should focus on providing mothers practical support and reassurance not only during the early stages but throughout their breastfeeding journey. The findings also highlight the need for tailoring services to support diverse communities which acknowledge different traditional and familial practices.

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Choosing Midwifery − The perceptions and experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants to midwifery programmes: A mixed methods study

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Carpenter

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Nurse Education in Practice

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Barriers and Enablers for UK Home Grown South Asian Prospective Students Choosing Nursing and Midwifery Courses and Careers

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British South Asian male nurses' views on the barriers and enablers to entering and progressing in nursing careers

British South Asian male nurses' views on the barriers and enablers to entering and progressing in nursing careers

Improving support for breastfeeding mothers: a qualitative study on the experiences of breastfeeding among mothers who reside in a deprived and culturally diverse community

Choosing Midwifery − The perceptions and experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants to midwifery programmes: A mixed methods study

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