Empathy and LGBTI perspectives among university nursing students in Türkiye

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.10.004

Cansu Akdag Topal , Tugçe Ucgun , Reyyan Gurel

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Abstract

Objective

The research aims to understand the factors influencing nursing students' attitudes towards the LGBTI community, given the importance of culturally competent and inclusive care in healthcare.

Method

A descriptive and relationship-seeking design was used. The study was completed by 386 nursing students. Data were collected with “Personal Information Form, LGBTI Attitude Scale (LGBTI-AS) and Toronto Empathy Scale (TEQ)”. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to identify predictors of attitudes towards LGBTI individuals among nursing students.

Results

The total mean score of the Awareness to LGBTI Attitude Scale was 2.47 ± 1.0 (moderate attitudes). The findings revealed that female students and senior nursing students exhibited more positive attitudes, while those with friendships with LGBTI individuals and higher empathy levels showed greater acceptance and understanding towards the LGBTI community (p < 0.001). The results showed that 22 % of the total variance in the LGBTI attitude could be explained in model 3 (F = 27.43, R2 variation = 0.224, p = 0.001).

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of integrating LGBTI-related content into nursing curricula and promoting empathy-building activities. These findings underscore the significance of empathy in shaping positive attitudes and emphasize the need for comprehensive educational strategies to promote inclusivity in healthcare.

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土耳其护理专业大学生的同理心和 LGBTI 观点

研究目的：鉴于在医疗保健中提供具有文化适应性和包容性的护理的重要性，本研究旨在了解影响护理专业学生对 LGBTI 群体态度的因素。研究由 386 名护理专业学生完成。数据通过 "个人信息表、LGBTI 态度量表（LGBTI-AS）和多伦多移情量表（TEQ）"收集。结果对 LGBTI 态度认知量表的总平均分为 2.47 ± 1.0（中度态度）。研究结果显示，女学生和高年级护理专业学生表现出更积极的态度，而那些与 LGBTI 人士有友谊且移情水平较高的学生则表现出对 LGBTI 群体更多的接受和理解（p <0.001）。结果表明，模型 3 可以解释 LGBTI 态度总变异的 22%（F = 27.43，R2 变异 = 0.224，p = 0.001）。这些研究结果强调了移情在塑造积极态度方面的重要性，并强调需要采取全面的教育策略来促进医疗保健领域的包容性。

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.70

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131

审稿时长

160 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.