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Current nursing practice related to sexuality

L K Matocha1, J K Waterhouse

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark 19716-3710.

Research in Nursing & Health
|October 1, 1993
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Registered nurses rarely address client sexuality, despite recognizing its importance. Key factors influencing nurses' sexuality practice include practice setting, knowledge, responsibility, and comfort levels.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Sexuality is an integral component of overall health and well-being.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in addressing patients' sexual health needs.
  • Existing literature suggests a gap between nurses' recognition of sexuality's importance and their actual practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the current practices of registered nurses regarding sexuality in their professional roles.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' engagement in sexuality-related care.
  • To understand the extent to which nurses address sexual concerns with their clients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Survey on Sexuality in Nursing Practice (SSNP) to collect data.
  • Sample comprised 155 practicing, registered nurses from diverse healthcare settings.

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  • Employed weighted least squares analysis to identify predictors of nurses' sexuality practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty percent of nurses reported no involvement in sexuality-related activities.
    • Only 12% of nurses addressed sexuality with most of their clients.
    • Nurses' practice setting, area, knowledge, sense of responsibility, and comfort level were significant predictors.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant disconnect exists between nurses' acknowledgment of sexuality's importance and their clinical practice.
    • Nurses' professional environment and personal attributes significantly impact their ability to address sexual health.
    • Further education and support are needed to enhance nurses' confidence and competence in sexuality-related care.