Attitudes of nursing students towards LGBT individuals and the affecting factors. Issue 1 (28th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Özdemir, Rana Can; Erenoğlu, Rabiye
• Other Names: Barkin Jennifer L. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 58:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 239
• Page End: 247
• Publication Date: 2021-08-28
• Subjects: attitude -- LGBT -- nursing -- student; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12941
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: To determine the attitudes of nursing students towards LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals and the affecting factors. Design and Method: The universe of the research consisted of 500 students. The data collection tools used were "Demographic Data Form" and "Attitude towards Lesbians and Gay Men Scale (ATLG)." Findings: Students' attitudes towards LGBT individuals are at a medium level. Male participants had more negative attitudes towards LGBT individuals. Practical Implications: Nurses should provide services within the framework of professional values. In this context, vulnerable groups should be handled carefully. Awareness should be created among nurses.