Mavundla T R, Mabandla Z H
Department of Nursing Science, University of Transkei.
Curationis. 1997 Dec;20(4):73-7.
A quantitative research study in the form of a descriptive survey was undertaken with the aim of determining the public's perception of the image of nursing at the Umtata District of the Eastern Cape Province. Twenty participants were selected systematically from queues of patients in the Out Patient department of Umtata General Hospital. A semi-structured interview schedule was used the prime method of data collection. Data analysis was done by means of a computer software package called SAS. The findings revealed that 95% (N = 19) of the respondents viewed the nursing profession as a calling whilst only 5% (N = 1) viewed nursing as a job. Thirteen factors were identified as contributory to the changing image of nursing. Recommendations proposed included the dissemination of nursing information in the form of pamphlets, and implementation of health development programmes at public gatherings with the aim of increasing public awareness regarding new developments in the nursing profession. Training in assertiveness was also suggested with the aim of helping nurses express themselves as opposed to their tendency to withdraw into subservient roles.
以描述性调查形式开展了一项定量研究，旨在确定东开普省乌姆塔塔区公众对护理形象的认知。从乌姆塔塔综合医院门诊部的患者队列中系统选取了20名参与者。采用半结构化访谈提纲作为主要数据收集方法。借助名为SAS的计算机软件包进行数据分析。研究结果显示，95%（N = 19）的受访者将护理职业视为一种使命，而只有5%（N = 1）的受访者将护理视为一份工作。确定了13个因素对护理形象的转变有促进作用。提出的建议包括以宣传册形式传播护理信息，以及在公众集会中实施健康发展项目，以提高公众对护理专业新发展的认识。还建议进行自信训练，以帮助护士表达自己，而不是倾向于退缩到从属角色。
