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1Lecturer/Course Director for International Studies, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Science Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 26, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated social inequalities, xenophobia, and racism. This paper offers nurses practical strategies to confront and challenge racist ideologies in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic heightened concerns regarding social inequalities, xenophobia, and racism.
- Nurses can be both perpetrators and victims of xenophobia and racism.
- Healthcare organizations have long addressed discriminatory practices, yet racism often remains undetected due to its complexity and sensitivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the growing concern of xenophobic and racist ideologies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To propose a practice-oriented conceptualization of racism for nurses.
- To identify sustainable strategies for nurses to combat racism in daily practice.
Main Methods:
- This discussion paper utilizes a conceptual approach.
- It outlines practical areas for nurses' daily practice.
- Emphasis is placed on fostering open discourse and understanding of racism's complexities.
Main Results:
- Racist practices often go undetected or unchallenged in healthcare settings.
- A need exists for non-judgemental discourse on racism and its contributing factors.
- Developing self-awareness and courage is crucial for challenging racist ideologies.
Conclusions:
- Nurses require tools and awareness to combat ethnocentric and racist ideologies.
- Challenging self and others is critical for transforming discriminatory practices.
- Sustainable strategies are needed to foster an inclusive healthcare environment.
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