Homeless lesbians: psychology of the hidden, the disenfranchised, and the forgotten.
1. Lesbians in general, and homeless lesbians in particular, are neglected and ignored not only in our culture but in the nursing profession as well. 2. Nurses who work with homeless women must be aware of and sensitive to lesbian issues when interacting with any clients. 3. The problems of individual lesbians cna be as diverse as they are for any client.
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Graduate Program in Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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D005260:Female; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009732:Nursing Care; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D012725:Sexual Behavior