Authors
Vesile Koçak, Kamile Altuntuğ, Emel Ege
Published in
The Journal of perinatal education. Volume 35. Issue 3-4. Pages 204-215. Oct 01, 2026.
Abstract
Birth perceptions of nursing students may influence their future professional practice. Art-based research offers a means to explore subconscious thoughts and emotions. The aim of this study was to explore nursing students' perceptions of childbirth through birth art. A descriptive qualitative design with an art-based approach was employed. Forty-three third-year nursing students enrolled in an obstetrics and gynecology nursing course created drawings depicting childbirth as a landscape and reflected on their artwork using guiding questions. Written reflections were analyzed through content analysis and metaphor analysis. A complex emotional profile emerged, encompassing both positive (happiness, love) and negative (pain, sadness, confusion) emotions. Birth was frequently associated with distressing factors such as pain, anxiety, fear, and loneliness, yet students also emphasized the importance of holistic and supportive care. Birth art facilitated access to students' subconscious perceptions, enhancing emotional awareness. These findings suggest that art-based methods may be valuable tools in nursing education to foster empathy and prepare students to provide respectful, supportive care during childbirth.
PMID:
42967016
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