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Demystifying, recognising and combating racism during the pandemic.
Markey, Kathleen; Zhang, Yu.
  • Markey K; Lecturer/Course Director for International Studies, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Science Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland.
  • Zhang Y; BSc student, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland.
Br J Nurs ; 29(21): 1266-1270, 2020 Nov 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-948245
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The increased reports of escalation of social inequalities, xenophobic and racist ideologies during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a growing concern. Nurses are not immune to xenophobia and racism, both as perpetrators and as victims. Although COVID-19 brings a new wave of xenophobia and racism, healthcare organisations have been tackling discriminatory and racist practices for decades. However, racist practice quite often goes undetected or unchallenged due to its associated sensitivity and a lack of understanding of its complexity. There is a need for a more open and non-judgemental discourse around interpretations of racism and its predisposing factors as a means of combating the growing reports. This discussion paper proposes a practice-orientated conceptualisation of racism and outlines some particular and sustainable areas for consideration for nurses to use in their daily practice. Developing self-awareness and nurturing the courage, confidence and commitment to challenge self and others is critical for transforming ethnocentric and racist ideologies.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Racism / Critical Care Nursing / COVID-19 / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Etiology study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Br J Nurs Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bjon.2020.29.21.1266

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Racism / Critical Care Nursing / COVID-19 / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Etiology study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Br J Nurs Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bjon.2020.29.21.1266