Emotional dimensions of nurses’ daily work in newborn units in Kenya

A qualitative study

Bibliographic Data

ID15383730
AuthorsDipankar Sen (0009-0009-4099-2175, University of Oxford), Dyuti Sen (0000-0001-5204-3801), Mwanamvua Boga (0000-0002-9647-9567, Kenya Medical Research Institute, corresponding author), Peris Musitia (0000-0003-4715-902X, Kenya Medical Research Institute), Dorothy Oluoch (0000-0002-2283-321X, Kenya Medical Research Institute), Yasangra Rabo Adeniji (0000-0001-8284-3367, Gombe State University), Yasangra Adeniji, Nancy Odinga (0000-0002-5064-2429, Kenya Medical Research Institute), Caroline Waithira (Kenya Medical Research Institute), Gloria Ngaiza (0000-0002-3010-9918, University of Oxford), Sebastian Fuller (0000-0002-9284-6630, University of Oxford), Jacinta Nzinga (0000-0001-8394-8857, Kenya Medical Research Institute), Mike English (0000-0002-7427-0826, Kenya Medical Research Institute), Sassy Molyneux (0000-0001-9522-416X, Kenya Medical Research Institute)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages3632-3632
Publication date2025-10-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-24832-4
PMID41152801
OpenAlexW4415616423
LanguageEN
References cited34

We draw on our data, the wider literature, and nurses' recommendations to reflect on the interplay between emotional well-being and ethical nursing practice, and to make suggestions for ongoing health system strengthening efforts

Biostatistics · MEDLINE · Public health · Qualitative research · Work (physics · Early Childhood Education and Development · Emotional Labor in Professions · Nursing education and management · Epidemiology