Article
Family Studies
Alex Abramovich, Nelson Pang, Kinnon Ross Mackinnon
Summary: This study investigates the mental health and service needs of 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in suburban and semi-rural areas of Ontario, Canada. The study reveals a range of mental health challenges faced by these youth, including depression, suicidality, and substance use. Additionally, participants in the study encountered family rejection, stigma, discrimination, inadequate services, and hidden homelessness, which significantly impacted their mental health.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alex Siu Wing Chan, Dan Wu, Iris Po Yee Lo, Jacqueline Mei Chi Ho, Elsie Yan
Summary: For scholars, practitioners, and legislators concerned about sexual minority adolescents, the main goal is to create positive and inclusive learning environments for this group. LGBTQ adolescents face significant inequality and experience a range of negative consequences compared to their heterosexual peers. It is important to understand their backgrounds and expectations to provide them with the appropriate resources. This study examines the reasons behind society's lack of support for LGBTQ students and provides strategies for schools to develop inclusive learning environments.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tauana Terra, Julia L. Schafer, Pedro M. Pan, Angelo Brandelli Costa, Arthur Caye, Ary Gadelha, Euripedes C. Miguel, Rodrigo A. Bressan, Luis A. Rohde, Giovanni A. Salum
Summary: A study conducted in two major cities in Brazil found that LGBTQA+ youth are more likely to experience stressful life events and have higher rates of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tauana Terra, Julia L. Schafer, Pedro M. Pan, Angelo Brandelli Costa, Arthur Caye, Ary Gadelha, Euripedes C. Miguel, Rodrigo A. Bressan, Luis A. Rohde, Giovanni A. Salum
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of mental disorders among LGBTQA+ youths in two large cities in Brazil and finds higher rates of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders among this population compared to cisgender heterosexual peers, highlighting the need for inclusive policies and support for this group to address their mental health disparities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hyunmin Yu, Dalmacio Dennis Flores, Jose Arturo Bauermeister
Summary: This systematic review examined the effects of curricula and training on LGBTQ+ health for nursing students. The findings suggest that these interventions can improve students' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in interacting with LGBTQ+ individuals and reduce health disparities. Therefore, it is important to prioritize the integration of LGBTQ+ health content and competencies in nursing curricula.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanne McGrath, Stephen Crossley, Monique Lhussier, Natalie Forster
Summary: Women experiencing multiple issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health problems are vulnerable to multiple diseases. This study focuses on women's life stories of exclusion in the north of England to explore the complex social contexts they face. Previous studies on women's homelessness have mainly examined network size rather than the quality and influence of relationships that contribute to social exclusion. Through case studies, this research demonstrates the relationship between social capital and homelessness in this population. The results indicate that social contexts, including social capital accumulation and bonding processes specific to women, can either alleviate or perpetuate social exclusion. The conclusion argues that health inequalities are multi-layered and complex instead of isolated issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Management
John C. Mikovits
Summary: This analysis explores the concept of preparedness in various disciplines and its impact on LGBTQ considerations in nursing management and education. By evaluating literature from multiple disciplines, the importance of preparedness for LGBTQ individuals is highlighted. The study concludes that nursing management must prioritize LGBTQ needs, ensure nurses are well-trained, and establish inclusive policies.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cameron K. Ormiston
Summary: LGBTQ youth are more likely to be homeless than cisgender and heterosexual youth, but current policies fail to address their needs. Insufficient funding, focus on heterosexual and cisgender clients, and lack of LGBTQ-friendly policies hinder the ability of youth homeless shelters to serve LGBTQ youth. Public health and social policy interventions are necessary to tackle this epidemic.
Article
Nursing
Patricia Beierwaltes, Sue Ellen Bell, Rhonda Cornell, Laurel Gail Ostrow, Nicole Schmitz, Gwen Verchota, David Clisbee, Rebecca Houston, Sandra K. Eggenberger
Summary: This paper describes the development of a innovative model of care in a SBHC, which is a partnership between a public-school district and a university nursing programme. SBHCs can improve educational and health outcomes, positively impacting health equity. However, educators face challenges of accessing quality learning placements for students and faculty practice sites.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Heaslip, Sue Green, Bibha Simkhada, Huseyin Dogan, Stephen Richer
Summary: This research aimed to explore how people who are homeless identify and locate appropriate health and social care services. The study found that homeless individuals had poor health, and accessing healthcare and wider wellbeing services was problematic, largely relying on word of mouth from other homeless people. Therefore, there is a need to review how information regarding local health and wellbeing services is provided in local communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriel L. Schwartz, Jaquelyn L. Jahn, Amanda Geller
Summary: Police contact is associated with adverse childhood experiences and poor mental health. This study shows that sexual minority youth, especially women, have higher risk of police contact compared to heterosexual youth. Young sexual minority men who do not identify as LGB may also be at particular risk.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennifer Hao, Matthew Beld, Ladan Khoddam-Khorasani, Annesa Flentje, Eva Kersey, Haley Mousseau, Julie Frank, Adam Leonard, Sebastian Kevany, Carol Dawson-Rose
Summary: This study compared the health risks between homeless SGM and heterosexual youth, finding that many health disparities reported in previous studies were not observed in the diverse study population of service-seeking youth. Additionally, SGM participants did not exhibit greater harmful risks resulting from substance use, unlike previous findings. The reduced burden of health disparities between SGM and heterosexual youth in the service-seeking study population highlights the importance of tailored community-level interventions in supporting pathways out of homelessness for youth of all sexual and gender identities.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Meredith Klepper, Angie Deng, Athena D. F. Sherman, Carissa Lawrence, Catherine Ling, Sierra Talbert, Kelly M. Bower
Summary: In order to improve health equity, nursing curricula should include content specific to the needs of marginalized and underserved LGBTQI+ communities. This article presents a systematic evaluation of LGBTQI+ content in nursing pre-licensure textbooks and highlights the need for increased academic exposure and inclusion of LGBTQI+ content to better foster evidence-based care for this patient population.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Camilla Lewis, Christopher Phillipson, Luciana Lang, Sophie Yarker
Summary: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the daily lives of single men living alone in the United Kingdom. The findings reveal that the pandemic has intensified their precarity, resulting in worsening physical and mental health conditions and limited access to relationships and activities. The study emphasizes the importance of providing support to these individuals, particularly in terms of community health services, social infrastructure, and addressing digital exclusion.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kay A. Simon, Heath M. Hawthorne, Alyssa N. Clark, Benton M. Renley, Rachel H. Farr, Lisa A. Eaton, Ryan J. Watson
Summary: Asexual youth, especially transgender asexual youth, face challenges in health, family support, and school safety compared to their non-asexual and cisgender counterparts. Gender identity plays a significant role in understanding the experiences of asexual youth.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Marie King, Aoife Farrington, Grainne Donohue, Edward McCann
Summary: The aim of the research was to evaluate the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health nurses. Results showed that 30% of mental health nurses experienced anxiety levels ranging from moderate to extreme. Nurses who were younger, in unstable roles, or working full-time were most likely to be affected.
ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Karen McTague, Geraldine Prizeman, Stephen Shelly, Jessica Eustace-Cook, Edward McCann
Summary: This study conducted a systematic literature review and meta-synthesis to explore the experiences of self-management education among youths with asthma. The findings reveal that youths with asthma have specific needs and education and practice should be focused on addressing these needs to improve asthma outcomes. There is an unmet need for self-management education among youths with asthma, and youth-centric approaches should be emphasized.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Michael Brown, Juliet MacArthur, Maria Truesdale, Anna Higgins
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the accessibility and acceptability of an online learning resource for Registered Nurses, with a focus on the transition from child to adult health services for young adults with intellectual disabilities. The findings suggested that the online learning resource was both acceptable and accessible to Registered Nurses, and has the potential to enhance their understanding of effective transitions for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jan M. A. de Vries, Carmel Downes, Danika Sharek, Louise Doyle, Rebecca Murphy, Thelma Begley, Edward McCann, Fintan Sheerin, Siobhan Smyth, Agnes Higgins
Summary: Internationally, mental distress is more prominent in the LGBTI community than the general population, and this study focuses on the transgender group in the Republic of Ireland. The results show that transgender participants experience higher levels of mental distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and attempts, and lower levels of self-esteem compared to LGB groups and the general population. The study highlights the importance of considering both external and internal factors, as well as the cognitive dissonance mechanism, in understanding mental distress in transgender people.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. A. Linden, T. Forbes, M. Brown, L. Marsh, M. Truesdale, E. McCann, S. Todd, N. Hughes
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the vulnerability of family carers of individuals with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities. Non-Governmental Organisations have played a crucial role in supporting these families, but there is an urgent need for services, including online support programmes, to be designed in partnership with family carers to adequately address their needs.
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. A. Linden, T. Forbes, M. Brown, L. Marsh, M. Truesdale, E. McCann, S. Todd, N. Hughes
Review
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jasper R. de Vries, James A. Turner, Susanna Finlay-Smits, Alyssa Ryan, Laurens Klerkx
Summary: Agri-food value chains are complex systems with interconnected and interdependent actors, and trust is considered to be crucial for collaboration among these actors. However, there is a lack of overview regarding the extent and role of trust in these value chains. This paper utilizes a systematic review to explore the literature on trust in agri-food value chains and provide a foundation for future studies.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Michael Brown, Edward McCann, Geraldine McLoughlin, Caroline Hollins Martin, Freda McCormick
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify the current LGBTQ+ health content within midwifery pre-registration programmes and identity education best practice and innovation. The findings revealed that heteronormative assumptions, negative attitudes, and discrimination from midwives create barriers and exclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking maternity services. The study emphasizes the need to develop a curriculum that reflects the needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ individuals within midwifery programmes.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Freda McCormick, Lynne Marsh, Laurence Taggart, Michael Brown
Summary: This article explores the experiences of using the Regional Health and Social Care Hospital Passport in Northern Ireland, from the perspectives of adults with intellectual disabilities, family carers, and health professionals. The study found that the Hospital Passport had clear benefits when used across different hospital services and clinical practice settings, enhancing communication and person-centred care experiences. The findings suggest that healthcare providers need to take greater responsibility in promoting and using the Hospital Passport in all settings, and there is a need to develop its wider use for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and other patient groups.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michael Brown, Edward McCann, Brian Webster-Henderson, Fidelindo Lim, Freda McCormick
Summary: Many LGBTQ+ people experience poor physical and mental health but are reluctant to access healthcare services due to heteronormative assumptions and negative attitudes encountered. Despite the recognition of the need to include LGBTQ+ health in healthcare programs, there are inconsistencies and gaps in content, skills development, and assessment. This study aimed to identify LGBTQ+ health content in nursing and midwifery pre-registration programs and explore education best practices.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fatmah Kreedi, Michael Brown, Lynne Marsh
Summary: This study explores the experiences of newly graduated registered nurses in Kuwait during their transition from student nurses to registered nurses in clinical practice. The findings suggest that newly graduated registered nurses receive limited organizational support and face challenges related to education preparation and psychological wellbeing. Efforts should be made to improve their knowledge, skills, and confidence, aligning them with the reality of nursing practice, in order to enhance retention rates. It is also important to change the societal image of nursing in Kuwait and highlight the importance of the nursing profession within healthcare delivery.
