LGBTI and Nursing in Disadvantaged Groups

LGBTI and Nursing Approach in Disadvantaged Groups

• LGBTI individuals face discrimination and stigma, negatively impacting their health.
• Sexuality is a complex concept encompassing values, beliefs, feelings, and physical appearance, influenced by societal norms.
• Sexuality begins before birth and continues throughout life.
• Sexual health is defined as complete physical, emotional, and social well-being related to sexuality, a fundamental right for all.
• Sexual health is the ability to have a fulfilling sexual life without coercion or harm.
• The WHO defines healthy sexuality as a positive integration and enrichment of personality components (somatic, emotional, intellectual, and social), communication and love, viewed as "integrity that develops".

Concepts

• Sex refers to the physiological characteristics determining a person as male or female.
• Gender encompasses widely accepted expectations and norms for women and men.
• Gender identity is the personal and private sense of being a woman or a man.

Sexual Orientation

• Sexual orientation describes attraction to a specific gender.
• Heterosexual: Attraction to the opposite sex
• Homosexual (or same-sex interest): Attraction to the same sex
• Bisexual: Attraction to both sexes
• Transgender: Individuals who identify with the opposite gender

Healthy Sex Life

• Self-respect and trust are essential for a healthy sex life.
• Avoiding sexual abuse of self and others is crucial.
• Honesty helps maintain healthy relationships.
• Understanding rights, responsibilities and duties related to sexual intercourse is important.
• Tolerance towards different viewpoints is crucial in understanding differences regarding religion, culture, sexual preference, and orientation.
• Developing self-discipline in sexual matters is important for personal growth and health.

Factors Influencing Sexual Problems

• Negative or inappropriate family attitudes towards sexuality.
• Deteriorated family relationships.
• Perfectionism regarding sexual matters.
• Organic diseases can sometimes affect sexual health.
• Seeing sexuality as a means for success or performance.
• Traumatic sexual experiences.
• Low self-esteem.
• Communication disorders between partners
• Jealousy

LGBTI and Homophobia

• LGBTI individuals remain a vulnerable group despite increased visibility.
• Homophobia reinforces prejudice and leads to exclusion, stigma, and discrimination.
• Some countries have laws or beliefs that criminalize homosexuality.
• Turkey's laws and societal attitudes regarding homosexuality, as well as issues regarding LGBTI+ rights in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Health Professional Approach to LGBTI+ Issues

• Knowledge deficiencies and negative attitudes among health professionals harm LGBTI+ patients' health needs and experiences.
• Increased training and awareness for health professionals are needed to reduce health inequalities faced by LGBTI+ individuals.
• Health care professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and skills are essential for preventing inequalities to ensure LGBTI+ individuals have equal access to quality health care

This quiz explores the intersection of LGBTI issues and nursing approaches for disadvantaged groups. It delves into the complexities of sexuality, gender identity, and the implications for health and well-being. Understanding these concepts is crucial for providing inclusive care in nursing practice.