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Intention and motivation to pursue higher education among registered nurses and midwives: a cross-sectional study during COVID-19.
Nashwan, Abdulqadir J; Villar, Ralph C; Mathew, Rejo G; Al-Lobaney, Nabeel F; Nsour, Ahmad T; Abujaber, Ahmad A; Leighton, Kim.
  • Nashwan AJ; Department of Nursing, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
  • Villar RC; University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ), Doha, Qatar.
  • Mathew RG; Department of Nursing, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
  • Al-Lobaney NF; Department of Nursing, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
  • Nsour AT; Department of Nursing, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
  • Abujaber AA; Nursing & Midwifery Education Department (NMED), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
  • Leighton K; Department of Nursing, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar.
Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh ; 19(1)2022 Aug 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1993552
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To determine the intention and motivation of nurses and midwives to pursue their higher education considering several factors.

METHODS:

This is a cross-sectional study were a 16-item online survey was distributed using a convenience sampling method to approximately 12,000 nurses and midwives between May - July 2021.

RESULTS:

A total of 513 eligible nurses and midwives participated in the study. Most of the respondents were females (76.61%), with a bachelor's degree (72.3%) and well experienced (11-15 years) (35.4%). Most nurses and midwives are highly motivated to pursue higher education (79.14%). The most motivating factor for the respondents is their professional goals (85.2%), While the most dissuading factor was the cost. Regarding COVID-19, about 28% of the respondents said that the COVID-19 pandemic has a negative effect on their desire to go for higher education.

CONCLUSIONS:

The nurses and midwives were highly motivated to pursue higher education regardless of their demographic status, available resources, and barriers. Furthermore, the eagerness of the nurses and midwives to pursue higher education, which is rooted in their desire to grow in their profession.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Midwifery / Nurses Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Language: English Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijnes-2021-0152

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Midwifery / Nurses Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Language: English Journal subject: Education / Nursing Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijnes-2021-0152