Determining The Attitudes of Nurses Towards Lesbians and Gays and The Factors Driving Their Attitudes

Authors : Yağmur Sürmeli, Duygu Vefikuluçay Yılmaz, Filiz Değirmenci, Nimet Bagıslayıcı, Murat Benli

Pages : 28-36

Doi:10.37989/gumussagbil.1228460

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Publication Date : 2024-03-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of clinical nurses towards lesbian and gay individuals and the factors affecting these attitudes. The universe of the research consisted of 254 clinical nurses. The data collection tools used were “The Personal Information Form” and “Attitude towards Lesbians and Gay Men Scale (ATLG)”. In addition, the mean scores of the nurses who encountered lesbian/gay individuals, wanted to meet lesbian/gay individuals, and knew lesbian/gay individuals from the Attitudes towards Lesbian and Gays Scale were found to be statistically significant and high (p<.05). In order to lesbian and gay individuals to receive equal health services without discrimination, nurses should be informed and their awareness should be increased. Qualitative and quantitative studies are needed to evaluate nurses\' prejudices and attitudes towards lesbian and gay individuals from a wider perspective.
Keywords : Tutum, Geyler, Lezbiyenler, Hemşire, Hemşirelik