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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: A Focus Group Study with Junior High School Nurses
Minna Laiti1, Anni Pakarinen1, Heidi Parisod1,2
1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Summary
Junior high school (JHS) nurses are accepting of LGBTQ+ students but lack the necessary training and resources. Enhancing nursing education and creating safe school environments are crucial for better support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Adolescent Health
- LGBTQ+ Studies
Background:
- LGBTQ+ students frequently lack essential school nursing support and information.
- Understanding junior high school (JHS) nurses' experiences with LGBTQ+ students is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore JHS nurses' perceptions and practices regarding the support of LGBTQ+ students.
- To identify challenges and needs in providing school nursing care for LGBTQ+ youth.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving focus groups with 15 JHS nurses.
- Inductive thematic analysis to identify key themes in nurse perceptions.
Main Results:
- Four interconnected themes emerged: nurses' professional identity, recognition of diversity, family acceptance, and LGBTQ+ students as clients.
- Nurses identified as accepting but reported insufficient skills, knowledge, and education for supporting LGBTQ+ students.
Conclusions:
- Supporting LGBTQ+ students is complex and requires enhanced JHS nurse competence.
- Integrating sexual and gender diversity into nursing education and establishing safe school environments are vital.
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