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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022

Attitudes and Beliefs of Portuguese and American Nursing Students about Patients' Sexuality.

Margarida Sim-Sim, Vicki Aaberg, Hélia Dias, Ermelinda Caldeira, Cinzia Gradellini, Daniela Mecugni, Sagrario Gomez-Cantarino

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Margarida Sim-SimNursing Department, University of Evora, Comprehensive Health Research, Integrated Researcher (CHRC), Escola Superior de Enfermagem S. João de Deus, 7000-811 Evora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0028-2664
Vicki AabergSchool of Health Sciences, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 98119, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2562-5678
Hélia DiasInstituto Politecnico de Santarém, Escola Superior de Saúde, 2005-075 Santarém, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2248-6673
Ermelinda CaldeiraNursing Department, University of Evora, Comprehensive Health Research, Integrated Researcher (CHRC), Escola Superior de Enfermagem S. João de Deus, 7000-811 Evora, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1949-9262
Cinzia GradelliniEdSex Project, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9574-8550
Daniela MecugniEdSex Project, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0442-050X
Sagrario Gomez-CantarinoFaculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Toledo Campus, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda Carlos III, s/n, 45071 Toledo, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9640-0409

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Abstract

Nursing school graduates must be prepared to interact comfortably and effectively with patients about their sexual health. This study analyses the attitudes and beliefs about patient sexuality held by Portuguese and American nursing students.

objectiveIn Portuguese and American nursing students, (1) we analyzed students' attitudes and beliefs towards sexuality using the Sexuality Attitudes and Beliefs Survey (SABS); (2) we identified nationality, socio-demographic information, and affective-sexual beliefs and attitudes.

methodQuantitative, cross-sectional study; convenience sample of 296 students (63.2% Portuguese; 36.8% American); mean age: 21.9 years (SD = 3.12); two-way ANOVA and multiple correspondence analyses were performed.

resultsAttitudes and beliefs toward sexuality: Portuguese women are more liberal than men, contrary to American students. Among both nationalities, participants with multiple sexual partners held more conservative attitudes. Sexual orientation: bisexual American students and homosexual Portuguese students are conservative. Multiple correspondence analysis revealed two profiles: (1) Portuguese students: liberal-tolerant in attitudes towards patient sexuality, live with family/roommate, 18 to 21 years old, no or one sexual partner; (2) US students: traditionalist attitudes towards patient sexuality, share house, 22 and 23 years old, multiple partners.

conclusionHuman sexuality must be addressed in nursing education curricula.

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clinical competencehealth personnelinterventionnursingsexuality

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PMID35455793
PMCPMC9027804

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