Abstract
BackgroundDifferent social segments from several regions of the world face challenges in order to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nursing represents the greatest number of health workforce in the globe, dealing with these challenges in different paths, among them the training of human resources. In this context, the goal of this study was to compare the relationship between the objectives and research areas underlying nursing doctoral programs in Latin America and the SDGs.MethodDocumental research comparing data of all Latin American nursing doctoral programs and the SDGs, conducted between January and March 2020.ResultsFrom the total of 56 existing programs in Latin America, this study analyzed 52 of them, representing 92.8% of the total. Most nursing doctoral programs have contributed to SDG 3, in addition to goals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16. The SDGs 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17 were not related to any of the analyzed programs. Data reveal that the training of nursing PhDs is essential to fulfilling these goals. Results also indicate a need of programs to remain committed to relationships that enhance nursing skills to cope with the current challenges in terms of global health, such as investments for the reduction of social and gender inequities.ConclusionThe doctoral training of nurses in Latin America needs to be better aligned with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), since there is a high concentration in SDG 3. We believe that nursing will bring a greater contribution to the movement to protect planetary health as the principles governing nursing practices are better aligned with international health demands and agendas.
Highlights
Different social segments from several regions of the world face challenges in order to achieve the sus‐ tainable development goals (SDGs)
Most nursing doctoral programs have contributed to SDG 3, in addition to goals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16
The doctoral training of nurses in Latin America needs to be better aligned with the sustainable devel‐ opment goals (SDGs), since there is a high concentration in SDG 3
Summary
Different social segments from several regions of the world face challenges in order to achieve the sus‐ tainable development goals (SDGs). Nursing represents the greatest number of health workforce in the globe, dealing with these challenges in different paths, among them the training of human resources. In this context, the goal of this study was to compare the relationship between the objectives and research areas underlying nursing doctoral programs in Latin America and the SDGs. Much has been discussed on how the training of PhDs in nursing may benefit the health field in order to meet the needs of the job market, and the science and health policy fields. One of the most effective paths has been the implementation of nursing doctoral programs in line with local and global demands [5,6,7,8,9]
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