Attitudes Towards and Knowledge About Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patients Among Italian Nurses: An Observational Study
Purpose To assess Italian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards gay and lesbian sexual orientation and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, as there is currently no literature exploring the attitudes of nurses in Italy. Methods A multicenter, cross‐sectional study was conducted...
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To assess Italian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards gay and lesbian sexual orientation and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, as there is currently no literature exploring the attitudes of nurses in Italy.
Methods
A multicenter, cross‐sectional study was conducted between May 2015 to January 2016, using a data collection tool composed of three validated questionnaires and a sociodemographic form.
Findings
Eight hundred twenty‐four nurses filled out the questionnaire. Despite their awareness of homosexuality as a “natural expression of one's sexuality,” Italian nurses showed only moderately positive attitudes towards lesbian and gay patients. A more positive attitude was displayed by women when compared with men (p < .001). Greater knowledge of homosexuality was associated with female gender (p = .042), moderate‐wing political affiliation (p = .014), and more affirmative behaviors (p = .008). Men were found to have greater awareness of being prepared to care for LGBT people (p = .022).
Conclusions
Although Italian nurses displayed moderately positive attitudes and affirmative behaviors, there is the need to increase their cultural competencies regarding sexual minorities.
Clinical Relevance
LGBT patients feel some discomfort in approaching physicians or nurses. It is important to know nurses’ attitudes in caring for LGBT patients in order to modify inappropriate and discriminatory behaviors. |
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To assess Italian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards gay and lesbian sexual orientation and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, as there is currently no literature exploring the attitudes of nurses in Italy.
Methods
A multicenter, cross‐sectional study was conducted between May 2015 to January 2016, using a data collection tool composed of three validated questionnaires and a sociodemographic form.
Findings
Eight hundred twenty‐four nurses filled out the questionnaire. Despite their awareness of homosexuality as a “natural expression of one's sexuality,” Italian nurses showed only moderately positive attitudes towards lesbian and gay patients. A more positive attitude was displayed by women when compared with men (p < .001). Greater knowledge of homosexuality was associated with female gender (p = .042), moderate‐wing political affiliation (p = .014), and more affirmative behaviors (p = .008). Men were found to have greater awareness of being prepared to care for LGBT people (p = .022).
Conclusions
Although Italian nurses displayed moderately positive attitudes and affirmative behaviors, there is the need to increase their cultural competencies regarding sexual minorities.
Clinical Relevance
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To assess Italian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards gay and lesbian sexual orientation and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, as there is currently no literature exploring the attitudes of nurses in Italy.
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A multicenter, cross‐sectional study was conducted between May 2015 to January 2016, using a data collection tool composed of three validated questionnaires and a sociodemographic form.
Findings
Eight hundred twenty‐four nurses filled out the questionnaire. Despite their awareness of homosexuality as a “natural expression of one's sexuality,” Italian nurses showed only moderately positive attitudes towards lesbian and gay patients. A more positive attitude was displayed by women when compared with men (p < .001). Greater knowledge of homosexuality was associated with female gender (p = .042), moderate‐wing political affiliation (p = .014), and more affirmative behaviors (p = .008). Men were found to have greater awareness of being prepared to care for LGBT people (p = .022).
Conclusions
Although Italian nurses displayed moderately positive attitudes and affirmative behaviors, there is the need to increase their cultural competencies regarding sexual minorities.
Clinical Relevance
LGBT patients feel some discomfort in approaching physicians or nurses. 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To assess Italian nurses’ knowledge and attitudes towards gay and lesbian sexual orientation and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, as there is currently no literature exploring the attitudes of nurses in Italy.
Methods
A multicenter, cross‐sectional study was conducted between May 2015 to January 2016, using a data collection tool composed of three validated questionnaires and a sociodemographic form.
Findings
Eight hundred twenty‐four nurses filled out the questionnaire. Despite their awareness of homosexuality as a “natural expression of one's sexuality,” Italian nurses showed only moderately positive attitudes towards lesbian and gay patients. A more positive attitude was displayed by women when compared with men (p < .001). Greater knowledge of homosexuality was associated with female gender (p = .042), moderate‐wing political affiliation (p = .014), and more affirmative behaviors (p = .008). Men were found to have greater awareness of being prepared to care for LGBT people (p = .022).
Conclusions
Although Italian nurses displayed moderately positive attitudes and affirmative behaviors, there is the need to increase their cultural competencies regarding sexual minorities.
Clinical Relevance
LGBT patients feel some discomfort in approaching physicians or nurses. It is important to know nurses’ attitudes in caring for LGBT patients in order to modify inappropriate and discriminatory behaviors.</abstract><cop>United States</cop><pub>Blackwell Publishing Ltd</pub><pmid>29689129</pmid><doi>10.1111/jnu.12388</doi><tpages>8</tpages><oa>free_for_read</oa></addata></record> |
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