%0 Journal Article
%T Exploring the World of Male Nursing Students in Maternity Health Nursing Course in Oman: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Opportunities, and Crafting a New Clinical Placement Strategy
%A Maiyasa Al Saadi
%A Maricris Sigua
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 12
%N 6
%P 1-14
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2025
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1112333
%X <em>Background</em>: The integration of male nurses into maternal health nursing, especially in culturally conservative regions such as Oman, introduces distinctive challenges and opportunities. <em>Objective</em>: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of male nursing students who were undertaking the maternal health nursing curriculum in Oman. <em>Design</em>: A qualitative study was conducted through five focus group interviews spanning five regions (South and North Batinah, North Sharqiyah, Dhahira, and Dakhiliya) in Oman between April and June 2024. Setting: The study was carried out at Oman College of Health Sciences, where male students were enrolled in the Maternity Health Nursing course. <em>Participants</em>: Thirty-five undergraduate nursing students participated in the focus group interviews. <em>Methods</em>: The focus groups utilized a semi-structured interview protocol, and a content analysis was employed to analyze the focus group interview data. <em>Results</em>: The qualitative analysis revealed three primary themes: (i) psychological challenges, (ii) educational/professional challenges, and (iii) the role of the college. Subsequently, a blended-learning teaching approach emphasizing planned, structured activities learning was developed. <em>Conclusions</em>: This study presents, for the first time, findings regarding the experience of male nursing students enrolled in the maternal health nursing course in Oman. Additionally, a proposed improvement plan for the course was suggested.
%K Male Nursing Students
%K Nursing Education
%K Gender Discrimination
%K Culture
%K Oman
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6838762