Assessing nursing students' clinical competence in caring for LGBT+ clients: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma and discrimination from healthcare providers represent significant barriers to healthcare access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBT+) people.

Aims

This study aimed to examine the clinical competence of Hong Kong nursing students in caring for LGBT+ clients, to inform nursing curricula development and promote inclusive care.

Methods

An online survey was conducted from June to September 2024 with nursing students from seven institutions. Demographics and personal experiences were collected. Attitudes were evaluated with the Attitudes Towards Lesbians and Gay Men and Genderism and Transphobia Scale. Clinical competence was measured using the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Developme

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature