Multilevel Factors Impacting U.S. School Nurses’ Support of LGBTQ+ Youth: A Qualitative Analysis.
School nurses (SNs) can play important roles in supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Prior research has emphasized individual and interpersonal factors influencing SNs’ interactions with LGBTQ+ youth, showing mixed results regarding cultural competency, knowledge, and youth satisfaction. However, higher-level f...
| Published in: | Journal of School Nursing p. 1 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jul2025
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