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Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins1, Claire Tanner2, Narelle Warren2
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
Pregnancy and early motherhood pose challenges for nursing students, impacting retention and the nursing workforce. This study identifies unmet needs and proposes recommendations to improve support systems for these students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Maternal Health
- Student Support Services
Background:
- Nurses are crucial for global population health.
- Pregnancy and early motherhood can lead to female nursing students leaving their programs.
- This attrition contributes to the global nursing workforce shortage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate existing support mechanisms for nursing students experiencing pregnancy and early motherhood.
- To identify unmet needs within the academic and clinical placement environments.
- To inform interventions that improve retention and academic success.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study design.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with six nursing students.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Identified key themes: disclosing pregnancy, navigating academic and clinical placements, studying as a new mother, and stressors for international students.
- Barriers to accessing existing support systems were highlighted.
- Experiences varied, with specific challenges noted for international students.
Conclusions:
- Opportunities for timely interventions exist to support nursing students during pregnancy and early motherhood.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance the overall student experience.
- Addressing identified needs can improve nursing student retention and success.
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