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LGBTQ+ Students’ Experiences of Junior High School Nursing in Finland: A Qualitative Study




List of AuthorsMinna Laiti, Heidi Parisod, Anni Pakarinen, Salla Sariola, Mark Hayter, Sanna Salanterä

PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC

Publication year2020

JournalJournal of School Nursing

Start page1

End page12

Number of pages12

ISSN1059-8405

eISSN1546-8364

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1059840520910796

URLhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1059840520910796

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/46142533


Abstract

Previous research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and other (LGBTQ+) students can experience substantial emotional- and health-related issues at school, but research into LGBTQ+ students’ experiences of school nursing is limited. This qualitative study describes the experiences of Finnish LGBTQ+ students engaging with junior high school nurses. Data were collected from 35 LGBTQ+ students using an online survey tool comprising of a set of open-ended questions. Two interconnecting themes were identified following thematic analysis: (1) junior high school nurse engagement: a mixed or unsatisfactory experience and (2) LGBTQ+ students’ needs for diversity-affirming junior high school nursing. Findings show that LGBQT+ students felt junior high school nurse engagement was often unsupportive with issues around their sexuality and gender identity. LGBTQ+ students expressed the need for diversity-affirming information and support in school settings. Further research from school nurses’ perspective is needed to increase understanding of this topic.


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