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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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[Homophobia among nursing students].

Adalberto Campo-Arias¹, Edwin Herazo, Zuleima Cogollo

¹Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Colombia. campoarias@comportamientohumano.org

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Homophobia, a negative attitude towards gay individuals, affects 7-16% of nursing students. This prejudice is more prevalent in males and those with strong religious beliefs, impacting patient care.

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Public Health
Nursing Education
Social Psychology

Background:

Homophobia negatively impacts public health and healthcare delivery.
Less research exists on homophobia within nursing student populations.
Understanding prevalence is crucial for improving inclusive healthcare practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the prevalence of homophobia among nursing students.
To identify variables associated with homophobia in this demographic.
To highlight potential impacts on nursing practice and patient care.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of original articles from 1998-2008.
Searched databases: EBSCO, Imbiomed, LILACS, MEDLINE, Ovid, ProQuest.
Keywords: homophobia, homosexuality, nursing students. Descriptive analysis.

Main Results:

Eight studies were analyzed, revealing homophobia incidence between 7% and 16%.
Higher prevalence observed in male nursing students.
Religious conservatism was associated with increased homophobia.

Conclusions:

Homophobia is a significant issue among nursing students.
This attitude can negatively influence the quality of care provided by nurses.
Addressing homophobia is essential for equitable and effective nursing practice.