Youth coping with sexual orientation issues.
Youth who are struggling with the issue of sexual orientation often are aware of hostile attitudes within their families, schools, communities and among their peers, but are unable to find help. These young people are subject to humiliation, rejection, social isolation, and physical assaults, as well as life-threatening STDs and HIV. Resultant emotional and behavioral symptoms may bring them to the attention of the school nurse, who is often perceived as the most accepting and accessible resource within the school setting. This article provides background information on homosexuality, suggestions for leadership in providing intervention, and resources to help the school nurse reach out to these unserved youth.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*