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Battling Associative Stigma in Psychiatric Nursing
Candice Waddell1, Jan Marie Graham2, Katherine Pachkowski1
1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Studies, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|May 2, 2020
Summary
Psychiatric nurses in Manitoba face associative stigma, impacting their professional identity and patient care. This study highlights the need to address this stigma within the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Psychiatric nurses frequently encounter associative stigma.
- This stigma can negatively affect their professional identity and the quality of care for individuals with mental health concerns.
- Limited research exists on associative stigma among psychiatric nurses in Canada's western Prairie Provinces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of associative stigma on psychiatric nurses in Manitoba.
- To explore the lived experiences of psychiatric nurses concerning stigma.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of an explanatory sequential mixed methods study.
- Qualitative data analysis to identify themes related to associative stigma.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: perception of Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) as "not real" nurses, lack of recognition for specialized training, and the challenges of working with a stigmatized population.
- Associative stigma was a pervasive element in participants' narratives.
Conclusions:
- Associative stigma significantly impacts psychiatric nurses in Manitoba.
- Dismantling associative stigma is crucial for the profession.
- Strategies are needed to improve public perception and reduce internal stigma within psychiatric nursing.
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