TY - JOUR
T1 - How can the nursing profession help reduce sexual and gender minority related health disparities
T2 - Recommendations from the National Nursing LGBTQ Health Summit
AU - Hughes, Tonda L.
AU - Jackman, Kasey
AU - Dorsen, Caroline
AU - Arslanian-Engoren, Cynthia
AU - Ghazal, Lauren
AU - Christenberry-deceased, Thomas
AU - Lance Coleman, Christopher
AU - Mackin, Melissa
AU - Moore, Scott Emory
AU - Mukerjee, Ronica
AU - Sherman, Athena
AU - Smith, Sheila
AU - Walker, Rachel
N1 - Funding Information:
Following the Summit, we formed three workgroups (education, research and practice) that include participants from the Summit as well as practicing nurses, nurse faculty, and nurse researchers who have joined since the Summit in November 2019. In addition to contributing to this report, the workgroups have produced other tangible products. Members of the research workgroup published an historical overview and critique of funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research for SGM health research ( Bosse et al., 2020 ). Members of the education workgroup published a description of an innovative approach to improving nursing curricula ( Sherman et al., 2021 ) and results of an evidence-based Transgender Curriculum Integration Project (TCIP; Sherman et al., 2021 ). The education workgroup has also conducted three systematic reviews—one of which is currently under review. A summary of results from the three reviews was presented at the International Council of Nurses meeting in November 2021. The practice workgroup has also been active. A major outcome is the creation of a national SGM health mentoring program for pre-licensure nursing students. Six students from six universities are currently enrolled in the year-long program which will culminate in individual poster presentations by the mentees on a topic related to SGM health and a summary presentation describing the program at the 2022 National Student Nurses annual convention.
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PY - 2022/5/1
Y1 - 2022/5/1
N2 - Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, also commonly referred to as sexual and gender minorities (SGMs), live in every part of the United States and encompass all races and/or ethnicities, religions, and social classes. Major reports from various sources document higher rates of health issues (e.g., substance abuse, depression, suicidality, cardiovascular disease) among SGMs than heterosexuals. Chronic stress related to marginalization and discrimination is a key contributor to these disparities. The nursing profession has paid relatively little attention to SGM health issues. Purpose and Methods: To address these gaps, the first National Nursing LGBTQ Health Summit brought together nursing deans, leaders of national nursing organizations, and other participants from across the United States. Findings: Participants agreed that increasing SGM-specific content in nursing curricula, practice guidelines, faculty development, and research is necessary to improve the health of SGM people. Discussion: The Summit ended with a call to action for the nursing profession to prioritize SGM health through innovations in education, research, and practice.
AB - Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, also commonly referred to as sexual and gender minorities (SGMs), live in every part of the United States and encompass all races and/or ethnicities, religions, and social classes. Major reports from various sources document higher rates of health issues (e.g., substance abuse, depression, suicidality, cardiovascular disease) among SGMs than heterosexuals. Chronic stress related to marginalization and discrimination is a key contributor to these disparities. The nursing profession has paid relatively little attention to SGM health issues. Purpose and Methods: To address these gaps, the first National Nursing LGBTQ Health Summit brought together nursing deans, leaders of national nursing organizations, and other participants from across the United States. Findings: Participants agreed that increasing SGM-specific content in nursing curricula, practice guidelines, faculty development, and research is necessary to improve the health of SGM people. Discussion: The Summit ended with a call to action for the nursing profession to prioritize SGM health through innovations in education, research, and practice.
KW - Health summit
KW - LGBTQ
KW - Nursing
KW - SGM
KW - Sexual and gender minority
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U2 - 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.02.005
DO - 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.02.005
M3 - Article
C2 - 35430056
AN - SCOPUS:85128234302
SN - 0029-6554
VL - 70
SP - 513
EP - 524
JO - Nursing outlook
JF - Nursing outlook
IS - 3
ER -