Abstract
Whether they "come out" or hide their sexual orientation, most gay and lesbian youth experience the effects of prejudice and stigmatization emanating from society's homophobia. Having to cope with a disparaging and oppressive society creates unique stresses and developmental variations in identity development that are cofactors for HIV infection and disease. These cofactors include cognitive, emotional, and social isolation; feelings of alienation and despair; suicidal ideation; alcohol and other substance abuse; and furtive sexual contacts. Nurses and other providers need to be informed about these cofactors so they may provide meaningful HIV/AIDS prevention education to gay and lesbian youth.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 39-43 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing