Transgender curriculum inclusion: Perspectives from university students studying nursing and social work

IF 1.7 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.05.026

Justin T. Schneider DNP , Brittany Bloodhart PhD , Nicole Arkadie EdD

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Abstract

Background

Despite established standards of care, gaps remain in transgender content across nursing and social work programs.

Aim

This study examines nursing and social work students’ perceptions of transgender curriculum inclusion, faculty support, and their confidence in providing transgender care.

Methods

A survey was conducted among students in baccalaureate and master’s programs at a university on the U.S. West Coast. Statistical analysis was used to assess differences between programs and examine demographic factors predicting responses on transgender content inclusion and classroom climate.

Results

Social work students were more likely to encounter transgender content and view faculty as allies compared to nursing students. Both groups reported limited clinical exposure to transgender clients but expressed moderate confidence in providing care.

Conclusions

Findings highlight the need for faculty education on transgender health, increased curriculum inclusion, and enhanced practical learning experiences to improve self-efficacy in caring for this population. Future research should focus on best practices for integrating transgender health education into professional training.

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跨性别课程纳入：来自护理与社会工作专业大学生的视角

尽管建立了护理标准，但跨性别内容在护理和社会工作项目中仍然存在差距。目的本研究考察护理和社会工作专业学生对跨性别课程内容、教师支持以及他们提供跨性别护理的信心的看法。方法对美国西海岸一所大学的本科生和硕士生进行调查。统计分析用于评估项目之间的差异，并检查预测跨性别内容包含和课堂气氛反应的人口因素。结果社会工作专业的学生比护理专业的学生更容易遇到跨性别内容，并将教师视为盟友。两组均报告对变性病人的临床接触有限，但对提供护理表现出适度的信心。结论：研究结果表明，需要对教师进行跨性别健康教育，增加课程包容性，增强实践学习经验，以提高护理这一人群的自我效能感。未来的研究应侧重于将跨性别健康教育纳入专业培训的最佳实践。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty