Abstract Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between sexual orientation myths and caregiving behaviours among nurses and nursing students. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 321 students enrolled in nursing departments at two state universities and 120 nurses employed at a state hospital. The participants were interviewed in person to complete the "Descriptive Information Form," "Sexual Orientation Myths Scale," and "Caring Behaviours Scale-24.". Results: The study determined that sexual orientation myths directly affected care behaviours in both groups and high social perception of sexual orientation myths decreased assurance, knowledge and skills, commitment and respectfulness approaches in patient care. It was determined that the mean scores of SOMS disease perception, etiology, sexual behaviour and social perception sub-scores of nursing students were significantly higher and the CBS-24 knowledge and skill sub-dimension was lower than nurses (p\<0.01). Conclusion: These findings suggest that nurses' and nursing students' myths about sexual orientation have a direct impact on their caring behaviour and highlight the importance of developing health policies and educational programmes that promote safe and confidential care for people of sexual orientation.
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Sexual Orientation Myths Scale (SOMS)
Timeframe: 3 months
Care Behaviours Scale-24 (CBS-24)
Timeframe: 3 months