Rainbow within and beyond: A qualitative study on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender staff nurses in the Philippine hospital settings.

IF 1.1 Q3 NURSING
Belitung Nursing Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-14 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.33546/bnj.3491
Jefferson Galanza, Renee Rio Picpican, Julianne Jimenez, Charlize Mei Ambre, Jemimah Lumang-Ay, Shannen Flores, Jon Patrick Benito, Christian John Servanda, Charles Joseph Damasen, Rechelle Mae Castillo, Alexandria Gabrielle Soriano
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Abstract

Background: An individual's sexual orientation plays a fundamental role in their self-identity, relationships, and health. Years have shown both progressive and regressive responses to the LGBT community's social acceptance, particularly observable in various areas. Yet existing literature overlooks the Filipino healthcare settings, particularly with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) staff nurses. Exploring their perspectives and experiences, whether challenges or successes, is crucial for gaining insights into occupational matters, workplace dynamics, and policy development.

Objective: The research aimed to explore the lived experiences of LGBT staff nurses in the hospital settings.

Methods: Husserl's Transcendental Phenomenology research design was utilized in this study. Participants included LGBT staff nurses with at least a year of experience at any hospital department. Individualized unstructured interviews were conducted with three participants interviewed face-to-face and five through online video conferencing platforms from March to April 2024. All interviews were transcribed, coded, themed, and analyzed using Colaizzi's approach. Data saturation was achieved with eight participants.

Results: Seven themes emerged, including: Recognizing Gender Stereotypes, Optimizing Nursing Care, Yearning for Acceptance, Generating Meaningful Relationships, Battling Heteronormative Gender Norms, Inspiring Potentials beyond Gender and Profession, and Valuing the Progress of LGBT Inclusivity.

Conclusion: The study revealed that LGBT staff nurses had multifaceted experiences with patients, colleagues, and superiors in the hospital settings as their workplace. They faced gender stereotyping and battled against limits on expression but fought to defend their authentic identities. They built relationships with colleagues and strived to be defined beyond societal perceptions. As they yearn for amplified LGBT acceptance in the workplace and society, they expressed gratitude for progress towards acceptance of the LGBT community.

彩虹内外:关于菲律宾医院中女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和变性护士经历的定性研究。
背景:一个人的性取向对其自我认同、人际关系和健康起着至关重要的作用。多年来,社会对女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和变性者群体的接受度既有进步也有倒退,这在各个领域尤为明显。然而,现有文献却忽略了菲律宾的医疗环境,尤其是女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和变性者(LGBT)的护士。探索他们的观点和经历,无论是挑战还是成功,对于深入了解职业问题、工作场所动态和政策制定至关重要:方法:本研究采用了胡塞尔的超验现象学研究设计。参与者包括在医院任何部门工作过至少一年的 LGBT 职员护士。2024 年 3 月至 4 月期间,对 3 名参与者进行了面对面访谈,对 5 名参与者通过在线视频会议平台进行了访谈。所有访谈均采用科莱兹方法进行了转录、编码、主题划分和分析。八位参与者的数据达到饱和:结果:出现了七个主题,包括认识性别陈规定型观念、优化护理服务、渴望被接纳、建立有意义的关系、与异性恋性别规范作斗争、激发超越性别和职业的潜能以及重视 LGBT 包容性的进步:研究显示,LGBT 职员护士在医院这一工作场所与患者、同事和上级有多方面的经历。他们面临性别陈规定型观念,与表达限制作斗争,但也为捍卫自己的真实身份而奋斗。她们与同事建立关系,并努力超越社会的看法。他们渴望在工作场所和社会中扩大对男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者的接纳,并对在接纳男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者群体方面取得的进展表示感谢。
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