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The lived experiences of male public health nurses caring for community dwelling women / by Angelyn P. Baco, Jennifer L. Casiano, Jasmine A. Gaudan, Kg Joy L. Inao, and [others.]

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Dissertation note: Undergraduate thesis (BS in Nursing) -- Foundation University, 2025. Summary: ABSTRACT This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of male public health nurses caring for community-dwelling women, partícularly ín maternal and child health services such as prenatal care, postpartum visits, breastfeeding support, and family planning. Anchored in Edmund Husserl's descriptíve phenomenological approach, the study utilized Colaizzi's method for data analysis. Ten male nurses from various municipalíties in Negros Oriental were purposefully selected and interviewed using open-ended, semi-structured questions. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed to extract significant statements, formulate meanings, and identify emergent themes. Seven major themes emerged: Challenges Faced by Male Nurses in Women's Health Settings, Respectful Communication and Professional Boundaries, Learning Through Team Support and Guidance, Promoting Equality and Inclusive Nursing Practice, Cultural Sensitivity and Community Engagement, and, Dealing with Bias While Staying Committed to Care. Participants recounted feelings of initial discomfort, societal stereotyping, and patient hesitance when performing traditionally female roles. Despite these challenges, they demonstrated professional resilience through consent-based practices, humor, team support, and culturally sensitive communication. Over time, these experiences fostered a sense of fulfillment, increased competence, and advocacy for gender inclusivity in nursing practice. The findings highlight the importance of reshaping gender perceptions in nursing and call for inclusive training, supportive policies, and broader acceptance of male nurses in all aspects of community health care. This study contributes to the growing discourse on gender equity in nursing and underscores the capacity of male nurses to deliver compassionate, competent, and culturally sensitive care beyond traditional gender norms. Keywords: male nurses, gender roles, community health nursing, descriptive phenomenology, Colaizzi's method, maternal and child health, gender equity.
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A qualitative phenomenological research study.

Focuses on the lived experiences of male public health nurses providing care to community-dwelling women.

Includes tables and thematic analysis of participant narratives.

Undergraduate thesis (BS in Nursing) -- Foundation University, 2025.

Includes bibliographical references and appendices

ABSTRACT
This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of male public health nurses
caring for community-dwelling women, partícularly ín maternal and child health services
such as prenatal care, postpartum visits, breastfeeding support, and family planning.
Anchored in Edmund Husserl's descriptíve phenomenological approach, the study utilized
Colaizzi's method for data analysis. Ten male nurses from various municipalíties in Negros
Oriental were purposefully selected and interviewed using open-ended, semi-structured
questions. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed to extract significant statements, formulate
meanings, and identify emergent themes.
Seven major themes emerged: Challenges Faced by Male Nurses in Women's Health
Settings, Respectful Communication and Professional Boundaries, Learning Through Team
Support and Guidance, Promoting Equality and Inclusive Nursing Practice, Cultural
Sensitivity and Community Engagement, and, Dealing with Bias While Staying Committed
to Care. Participants recounted feelings of initial discomfort, societal stereotyping, and
patient hesitance when performing traditionally female roles. Despite these challenges,
they demonstrated professional resilience through consent-based practices, humor, team
support, and culturally sensitive communication. Over time, these experiences fostered a
sense of fulfillment, increased competence, and advocacy for gender inclusivity in nursing
practice.
The findings highlight the importance of reshaping gender perceptions in nursing
and call for inclusive training, supportive policies, and broader acceptance of male nurses
in all aspects of community health care. This study contributes to the growing discourse on gender equity in nursing and underscores the capacity of male nurses to deliver
compassionate, competent, and culturally sensitive care beyond traditional gender norms.
Keywords: male nurses, gender roles, community health nursing, descriptive phenomenology,
Colaizzi's method, maternal and child health, gender equity.

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