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LGBTQ Youth Part 1
Tracy Perron1, Connie Kartoz2, Chaya Himelfarb3
1Assistant Professor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|February 23, 2017
Summary
School nurses need cultural competence to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth. Understanding terminology and risks is crucial for providing holistic care to this vulnerable student population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- School Health
- Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Background:
- Holistic student care requires cultural competence, especially for at-risk populations.
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth face unique health disparities.
- School nurses play a vital role in supporting vulnerable student groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance school nurses' cultural competence in caring for LGBTQ youth.
- To provide essential information on terminology and prevalence for LGBTQ students.
- To equip school nurses with resources for advocating for LGBTQ youth.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on LGBTQ youth health disparities.
- Analysis of current statistics on LGBTQ youth identification.
- Synthesis of best practices for culturally competent school nursing.
Main Results:
- Identified specific health risks and disparities faced by LGBTQ students.
- Provided updated terminology and demographic data for LGBTQ youth.
- Outlined practical implications and resources for school nurses.
Conclusions:
- Increased understanding of LGBTQ terminology and risks is essential for school nurses.
- Culturally competent care is necessary to address health disparities in LGBTQ youth.
- This article serves as a foundational resource for school nurses supporting LGBTQ students.
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