School Nurses' Experiences Meeting Children Who Live in a Culture of Honor: A Qualitative Interview Study.

Abstract

The school nurse's work is to support children's health and identify those at risk of being maltreated, a situation that children living in a culture of honor may face. The aim was to describe the school nurse's experience of meeting children living in a culture of honor. The study was qualitative, using qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. The data was collected through semistructured interviews with 10 school nurses from different parts of Sweden. The results are illustrated in an overarching theme: walking a tightrope when supporting children living in a culture of honor, and three categories. The categories are: working preventively around children, building trust in children, and collaborating around the children. Based on the study, school nurses desire regular training on the culture of honor and greater collaboration with other professional groups, especially social services, to feel more confident in their work.