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Nurses, nursing and women.

H Morrow1

  • 1International Council of Nurses, Geneva, Switzerland.

International Nursing Review
|January 1, 1988
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This book explores women's vital roles in healthcare globally, both formal and informal. It highlights challenges faced by women in nursing and aims to enhance their contributions to health worldwide.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Sociology of Health
  • Women's Studies

Background:

  • Women globally provide significant health care, formally and informally, within families and communities.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) initiated a project examining women's roles in health care provision.
  • A resulting book, "Women as Providers of Health Care," offers an objective overview and stimulates discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an objective picture of women's health care provision worldwide.
  • To stimulate thought on enhancing women's contributions to health.
  • To identify major issues hindering nursing education and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of women's roles in formal and informal health care settings.
  • Review of existing literature and data on women in health care.

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  • Case studies and expert contributions on nursing and women's condition.

    • Main Results:

    • Women are central figures in health care delivery across diverse global contexts.
    • Significant challenges impede nursing education and professional practice for women.
    • The book identifies key areas for improving the status and effectiveness of women in health.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing and supporting women's extensive health care contributions is crucial.
    • Addressing systemic barriers in nursing is essential for advancing women in health.
    • Further initiatives are needed to enhance women's capacity and recognition as health care providers.