Date Approved
1996
Graduate Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Nursing (M.S.N.)
Degree Program
College of Nursing
Abstract
This was an exploratory descriptive study. The "Wilson and Williams Sexuality Survey" (1988) was used with revisions to include a definition of sexuality. The sample consisted of 109 oncology nurses who care for adult oncology clients from five Midwestern institutions. There was a significant difference in attitudes and behaviors of oncology nurses regarding sexuality as a component of care (t = -.53.96; d.f. = 109; p =0.00). It was expected that positive attitudes would yield more behaviors, this was not the case. However, a moderately strong relationship was found between the attitudes and behaviors (r = .6088; p = 0.00). Basic nursing education, age, personal health history and the role of the chemotherapy staff nurse were examined. Erickson, Tomlin and Swain (1983) nursing theory, "Modeling and Role-Modeling" was utilized to explain how the nurse as an individual may view the client's world regarding sexuality concerns.
ScholarWorks Citation
Ashley, Mary Diane, "Differences between the Attitudes and Behaviors of Oncology Nurses: Inclusion of Sexuality Concerns as a Component of Care" (1996). Masters Theses. 327.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/327
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