Effects of sexuality on lesbians' experiences of depression.
1. Lesbians are members of every racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic group. 2. Very little is known about depression in lesbians, and thus far, study findings are conflicting. However, depression in lesbians seems to be underpinned by relationship issues and levels of social support. 3. Caring for lesbian clients requires nurses to think holistically, understand their clients' sexuality within the context of their life experiences, and demonstrate respect and acceptance.
Barnard
Amy G
AG
University of Massachusetts, School of Nursing, Amherst 01003-9304, USA. barnard@nursing.umass.edu
D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000379:methods