THE ROLE OF NURSING PRACTICE IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG’s) : A MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH
Keywords:
Nursing Practice, Sustainable Develpment Goals, Health Equity, Women’s Empowerment, Policy IntegrationAbstract
Introduction: Nursing plays a pivotal role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly by advancing health, equity, and social well-being. However, comprehensive evidence regarding the multidimensional contributions of nursing practice to the SDGs remains limited. Methode: This study used a mixed-method approach involving quantitative data collection from various healthcare institutions and qualitative interviews with frontline nurses. The aim was to explore both measurable and experiential aspects of nursing’s relationship with SDG progress. Results : Nursing practice was found to contribute not only to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) but also to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Key findings highlight nurses’ central roles in the delivery of preventive and promotive care, empowerment of women within the health workforce, and efforts to reduce health inequities. Nonetheless, challenges such as workforce shortages, high workloads, and insufficient policy integration were identified as barriers to optimal impact. Discussion: The findings underscore the necessity of strengthening nursing education, research, and policy support to maximize nursing’s contributions to the SDGs. Addressing the highlighted barriers is critical for enabling nurses to fully realize their potential as drivers of sustainable development across multiple dimensions. Keywords: Nursing Practice, Sustainable Develpment Goals, Health Equity, Women’s Empowerment, Policy IntegrationReferences
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