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An exploratory investigation into women's experiences in a mixed sex psychiatric admission unit
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 19:00 authored by Cleary, M, Warren, RIn recent years, expressions of concern about the safety of women in mixed sex wards have been noted. The purpose of this exploratory study was to give hospitalized women with a diagnosis of mental illness the opportunity to describe their experiences in mixed sex wards. A qualitative study, using focus groups, was conducted. The three major themes that emerged from the study were: (i) environment; (ii) gender; and (iii) vulnerability. The study incorporated a feminist and phenomenological perspective. In essence, the study found that although some women had experienced problems with safety, they indicated they would prefer mixed sex to single sex wards.
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Publication title
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Mental Health NursingVolume
7Pagination
33-40ISSN
1324-3780Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health NursesPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
Copyright 2001 Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.Repository Status
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