[The daily life of nurses in the Brazilian expeditionary force in the theater of operations during World War II, in Italy (1942-1945)].
This historic-sociological study aims to analyze the daily challenges faced by army nurses in the Theater of Operations during the Second World War in Italy. The primary sources of investigation consist of three photographs taken during that period as well as testimonies by nine nurses, while literature on the subject is used as a secondary source. The discussion is supported by Pierre Bourdieu's concepts. The results show that these nurses faced the challenges of daily life at war and managed to adapt themselves to the adversities of the camping sites and wards. We infer that their daily life in this scenario not only made them overcome barriers, but also provided them with an opportunity to get to know new cultures and technologies.
Bernardes
Margarida Maria Rocha
MM
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. margarbe@globo.com
Lopes
Gertrudes Teixeira
GT
Santos
Tânia Cristina Franco
TC
D001938:Brazil / Q000208:ethnology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D009726:Nurses; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards*; D011361:Professional Competence; D047789:World War II