Kontakt 2019, 21(3):263-268 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2019.037

Is there stigmatization in the nursing profession?Nursing - Original article

Jan Neugebauer *, Sylva Bártlová
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Introduction: Stigmatization is considered a multidisciplinary issue which is connected to a number of scientific fields. It is defined as a sign of presumed inferiority for various reasons is seen as a strongly discrediting attribute. The social environment frequently confuses stigmatization with prejudice. A negative aspect is an ingeniously hidden form of this phenomenon, which is influenced by daily routines and whose consequences are reflected especially in the manifestation of racism, sexism or ethnocentrism. Goals: The main goal of this research was to find out the level of the awareness of nurses about stigmatization, map causes and received preventative measures.

Methods: We selected the qualitative research method and used the technique of semi-structured interviews. A total of 13 interviews were carried out with nurses between February and April of 2017. The criteria for the selection were three-years of experience in the field and experience with nursing a disabled patient.

Results: The statements of individual respondents define stigmatization as the identification of a person with a discrediting attribute. A possible cause is the possibility of an infection, drug addiction, disability or cultural differences - especially Islamic religion. Preventative measures include the elimination of risk factors and the increase of awareness regarding stigmatization.

Conclusions: Stigmatization in nursing is directly related to prejudice. The recommendations for clinical practice can include the increase of protective measures, maintaining the barrier nursing care and ensuring sufficient education regarding stigmatization.

Keywords: Disability; Nurse; Nursing; Prejudice; Stigmatization

Received: January 22, 2019; Accepted: June 19, 2019; Prepublished online: August 21, 2019; Published: September 18, 2019  Show citation

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Neugebauer J, Bártlová S. Is there stigmatization in the nursing profession? Kontakt. 2019;21(3):263-268. doi: 10.32725/kont.2019.037.
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