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Student nurse perceptions of Gypsy Roma Travellers; A European qualitative study.
Vanessa Heaslip1, Valérie Vanceulebroeck2, Indrani Kalkan3
1Department of Nursing Bournemouth University, United Kingdom; Associate Professor Department of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger, Norway.
Nurse Education Today
|August 14, 2019
Summary
Most nursing students hold negative perceptions of Gypsy Roma Travellers, despite limited exposure. Educational programs must foster critical reflection to promote culturally sensitive nursing care for this marginalized ethnic group.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Cultural Competence
- Ethnic Minority Health
Background:
- Gypsy Roma Travellers are Europe's largest, most stigmatized ethnic minority, facing significant health inequalities.
- Nurses play a role in health access, yet research on healthcare professionals' attitudes and nursing students' perceptions is scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' understanding, knowledge, and perceptions of working with Gypsy Roma Travellers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 23 nursing students (aged 19-32) from four European countries (UK, Spain, Belgium, Turkey).
- Utilized focus groups and one-to-one interviews in students' native languages, followed by thematic analysis.
- Reporting adhered to COREQ criteria for qualitative research.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: limited exposure to Gypsy Roma Traveller communities, negative perceptions of their cultures, views on unhealthy lifestyles, and challenges in nursing care.
- Despite minimal contact, the majority of students held negative perceptions of Gypsy Roma Travellers.
Conclusions:
- Nurse education programs require enhanced strategies for critical reflection on values and beliefs regarding Gypsy Roma Travellers.
- Developing culturally sensitive and respectful nursing care necessitates addressing pre-existing and developing perceptions.
- Further research is needed on healthcare professionals' attitudes towards Gypsy Roma Travellers.
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