Civic Engagement in Nursing: Measuring Participation, Reflecting on Influences, and Harnessing Momentum. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rewakowski, Carrie; Atav, Serdar; Clancy, Helen; MacPherson, Maria
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 38:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 161
• Page End: 172
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2021.1932954
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explored civic engagement and related variables among registered nurses and non-nurses. Historical influences that have shifted engagement are discussed. This was a cross-sectional, observational study. Data was collected in a convenience sample (n = 727) of registered nurses (n = 232) and non-nurses (n = 495) and was analyzed using descriptive and ANOVA statistics. Nurses were more engaged than non-nurses ( p = .000). Age, education, and field of practice were significant variables among nurses. Nurses are positioned to answer the call to civically engage for health-related issues. Findings underscore ways to elevate and harness civic engagement among nurses.