The role of Men in nursing profession: A triangulation study

Men attendance in nursing profession has become a challenging phenomenon about which various prospective. Study of nurse's perspective in the presence of men, can give important information about it. The aim of this study was to explore nurse's perspective and attitude about attendance of men in this profession. In this triangulation study we determined nurse's perspective and attitude of 97 research units about the subject under study. After quantitative study and qualitative phase, attitude of 9 nurses were explored through deep semi-structured interview. After conducting content analysis on the data, participants took part in a focus group session on the topic of attendance of men in nursing profession. Totally 66.7 percent of women and 56 percent of men believed that this profession is suitable for men and 33.3 percent of women and 44 percent of men believed that this profession is somewhat appropriate (t=0.36, P=0.82).In qualitative study, content analysis revealed some themes, as, responsibility for society, responsibility for colleagues, necessity of attendance of men in nursing profession and constraints in the implementation of services. Attendance of men in this profession is an opportunity to improve quality care and clients satisfaction. It is essential to provide the context for in order to make this profession attractive for men.