Perceptions of EMS leaders and supervisors on the challenges faced by female paramedics in Riyadh Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study

IF 0.5 Q4 COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

International Journal of Embedded Systems Pub Date : 2021-01-06 DOI:10.1108/ijes-09-2020-0055

A. Alobaid, C. Gosling, L. Mckenna, B. Williams

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Abstract

PurposeSaudi female paramedics face many challenges in the current Saudi emergency medical service (EMS). This study aimed to investigate perceptions of EMS experts, leaders, managers and academics about the challenges faced by Saudi female paramedics in the Saudi Arabian EMS workforce.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive qualitative research approach was used employing semi-structured face-to-face interviews with seven EMS leaders, managers and academics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were analysed using thematic analysis informed by the work of Braun and Clark.FindingsThree themes emerged from the interviews that described EMS experts' perceptions, namely, cultural and family challenges, the value of Saudi female paramedics in the workforce and workforce issues.Originality/valueOverall, the interviews revealed that Saudi females faced several challenges that could affect their job duties and capacity to work in the EMS. Currently, Saudi females face difficulties with family, social and religious responsibilities, such as taking care of children and homes. Workforce issues were also considered problems that affect Saudi female paramedics in the workplace, such as physical fitness and psychological burnout. The EMS leaders, managers and academics emphasised that due to the new Saudi 2030 vision, it is expected and recognised that more females need to be employed in the EMS workforce.

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EMS领导和主管对沙特阿拉伯利雅得女性护理人员面临的挑战的看法:一项定性研究

目的沙特女性护理人员在目前的沙特紧急医疗服务中面临许多挑战。本研究旨在调查EMS专家、领导者、管理人员和学者对沙特阿拉伯EMS员工队伍中沙特女性护理人员面临的挑战的看法。设计/方法/方法采用描述性定性研究方法，对沙特阿拉伯利雅得的七位EMS领导人、管理人员和学者进行半结构化面对面访谈。根据Braun和Clark的工作，使用主题分析对数据进行了分析。采访中出现了三个主题，描述了EMS专家的看法，即文化和家庭挑战、沙特女性护理人员在劳动力中的价值以及劳动力问题。独创性/价值总体而言，访谈显示，沙特女性面临着一些挑战，这些挑战可能会影响她们的工作职责和在EMS工作的能力。目前，沙特女性在家庭、社会和宗教责任方面面临困难，例如照顾孩子和家庭。劳动力问题也被认为是影响沙特女性护理人员工作场所的问题，如身体素质和心理倦怠。EMS领导人、管理人员和学者强调，由于沙特2030年的新愿景，预计并认识到EMS劳动力中需要雇用更多女性。

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International Journal of Embedded Systems COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE-

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2.50

自引率

41.70%

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期刊介绍： With the advent of VLSI system level integration and system-on-chip, the centre of gravity of the computer industry is now moving from personal computing into embedded computing. Embedded systems are increasingly becoming a key technological component of all kinds of complex technical systems, ranging from vehicles, telephones, audio-video-equipment, aircraft, toys, security systems, medical diagnostics, to weapons, pacemakers, climate control systems, manufacturing systems, intelligent power systems etc. IJES addresses the state of the art of all aspects of embedded computing systems with emphasis on algorithms, systems, models, compilers, architectures, tools, design methodologies, test and applications.