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- Title
Perception of nurse midwives regarding their professional identity: a descriptive study.
- Authors
Caldas Nicacio, Marina; dos Santos Heringer, Andressa Lohan; Santana Schroeter, Mariana; Lenho de Figueiredo Pereira, Adriana
- Abstract
Aim: To describe the similarities and differences between the professional practice of nurse midwives in the birth center and in the hospital, identifying whether the specifics of this practice influence the perception of their professional identity. Method: This was a descriptive, qualitative research conducted with nurse midwives in a birth center and a maternity hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The interviews were analyzed using the thematic content analysis technique. Results: Two categories were established: similarities and differences in professional practice, and perceptions of professional identity: acts of belonging and assignment. Discussion: Professional socialization was determined by experiences in the limited scope of nursing. Perceptions of the professional identity do not change because the place of performance is the hospital or birth center. Conclusion: The different characteristics of these institutions do not influence perceptions of the professional identity of nurse midwives.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; AUTONOMY (Psychology); BIRTHING centers; CONTENT analysis; EXPERIENTIAL learning; INTERVIEWING; JOB descriptions; JOB satisfaction; RESEARCH methodology; MIDWIVES; NURSE-physician relationships; NURSES' attitudes; NURSING practice; NURSING specialties; OBSTETRICS; PATIENTS; PROFESSIONS; STATISTICAL sampling; SOCIALIZATION; WORK; WORK environment; TEAMS in the workplace; MIDWIFERY; EMPLOYEES' workload; HOSPITAL maternity services; QUALITATIVE research; PEER relations; PROFESSIONAL identity; EDUCATIONAL attainment; THEMATIC analysis; WORK experience (Employment)
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2016, Vol 15, Issue 2, p205
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article