Nurses experiences of self-sacrifice and martyrdom during the imposed war from 1980-1988: An oral history research
Journal Title: مجله تحقیقات کیفی در علوم سلامت - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
ntroduction: The imposed war was a demonstration of self-sacrifice and martyrdom. The 8-year imposed war and holy resistance were recorded in history as testimonies to Iranians resistance and patience. The aim of the present research was to study nurses' experiences of self-sacrifice and martyrdom during the war imposed on Iran from 1980-1988. Method: This oral history research was conducted through active interviews. Thus, 25 nurses were interviewed about their experiences of self-sacrifice and martyrdom during the war. Results: Themes describing the experiences of nurses included "the establishment of the role of nurses in the war as paramedics ", "the sacrifices of nurses during their activity in treatment units", "accompanying other medical team member in vital activities", "injury and martyrdom of nurses during active duty", "different working conditions of nurses in caring for victims of chemical injuries", "dedication in caring for chemical weaponry victims", and "creative activities to help the injured in the battle field". Conclusion: The results of this study showed how the war may cause the manifestation of self-sacrifice and martyrdom among nurses, and result in enhanced learning and acquiring new experiences through placing individuals under extreme conditions. Thus, while learning from gained experiences, nurses used the lessons of the past effectively to build the future.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammadreza Firouzkouhi, Ali Zargham-Boroujeni, Morteza Nouraei
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP631510
- DOI -
- Views 153
- Downloads 0
The Analysis of Stigma Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Phenomenological Study
Introduction: HIV infected people may have to play the role of a stigmatized person almost in all his/her life situations; means the one whose situation of life exposes him/her in conflict with ordinary people which affe...
Parent's Challenges in Sexual Education of their Children: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Sexual education is a training that begins in the early days of life, and its objective is moderate and appropriate development in sexual instinct. The aim of this study was to explore how parents provide s...
Experiences of nursing students in terms of internet information literacy training: a qualitative research
ct Introduction: Information literacy is one of the prominent features of an information society. Presently, students are immersed in a sea of online information, but do not know at what point they should reach their goa...
The Experiences of Employed Women Related to their Maternal Role: A Phenomenological Qualitative Research
Introduction: Regarding recent social and economic changes and developments and the increasing presence of working women in society, paying more attention to the importance of maternal role among working women who face m...
Factors affecting futures Studies in hospitals: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Organizational futures studies is to inform managers in organizations about the future. This shows that a manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the ideal future for an organization and the challenges they...