Document Type : Original Quantitative and Qualitative Research Paper
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Associate Professor of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ph.D in Nursing, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
10.22038/ebcj.2026.93651.3227
Abstract
Background: Demographic changes have emerged as a primary concern for policymakers across various sectors, particularly in health and healthcare. In response to these challenges, the Family and Youth Population Support Law was developed to increase fertility rates and support families.
Aim: The present study was conducted to examine nursing students’ knowledge and perspectives regarding this law in Iran.
Method: This convergent parallel mixed-methods study was conducted in two quantitative and qualitative phases. In the quantitative phase, a researcher-made questionnaire—developed based on the contents of the Family and Youth Population Support Law in Iran. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 nursing students to explore their perspectives. Data management was performed using MAXQDA 10 software. Data were analyzed through directed qualitative content analysis according to the approach proposed by Elo and Kyngäs.
Results: The quantitative findings regarding students' knowledge and awareness of the provisions of the Family and Youth Population Support Law showed that the mean total score was 71.58%. The qualitative findings on students’ perspectives regarding the Family and Youth Population Support Law and childbearing led to the emergence of six subcategories and two main categories: (1) Transformation of childbearing in the context of modernity, and (2) Challenges and concerns about the future of children under the shadow of policymaking and law implementation.
Implications for Practice: The findings offer valuable insights for enhancing educational programs related to this law within universities and for promoting active student engagement in its implementation.
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