Attitudes of nursing students towards LGBT individuals and the affecting factors
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, vol.58, no.1, pp.239-247, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 58 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1111/ppc.12941
- Journal Name: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Page Numbers: pp.239-247
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
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.