The nursing department's view towards moroccan patients

Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2017 May 25:51:e03227. doi: 10.1590/S1980-220X2016022703227.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: To determine the Melilla Hospital Nursing Department's attitude towards Moroccan patients.

Method: Descriptive ex post facto study. A questionnaire has been handed over to staff, on the Immigration Attitude Scale for Nursing.

Results: In general, nurses exhibit negative attitudes towards Moroccan patients, such as: the increase in crime is caused by the arrival of immigrants, those who commit offenses must be expelled from Spain, they take advantage of the Spanish health system and too many resources are devoted to immigration. The worst-rated immigrants are the Moroccans, considering that they do not pay much attention to their personal hygiene and do not adapt to their host countries.

Conclusion: It is necessary to work with the nursing staff to change these attitudes. Future degree students must be trained in cultural skills and the care of immigrants will improve with a greater commitment towards cultural differences.

Objetivo: Conocer la actitud de enfermería del Hospital de Melilla hacia los pacientes marroquíes.

Método: Estudio ex post facto descriptivo. Se ha pasado un cuestionario de Escala de Actitud ante la Inmigración para Enfermería.

Resultados: En general las enfermeras presentan actitudes negativas ante los pacientes marroquíes, como: el aumento de la delincuencia es provocado por la llegada de inmigrantes, los que delinquen deben ser expulsados de España, se aprovechan del sistema sanitario y se dedican demasiados recursos para la inmigración. Los inmigrantes peores valorados son los marroquíes, considerando que son pocos cuidadosos con su higiene personal y no se adaptan a los países de acogida.

Conclusión: Es necesario trabajar con el personal de enfermería para que cambien estas actitudes. Las futuras promociones de Grado deben estar formadas en competencias culturales y mejorarán los cuidados a los inmigrantes como un mayor compromiso con la diferencia cultural.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Morocco / ethnology
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital*
  • Self Report
  • Spain
  • Transients and Migrants*