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The Lived Experience of College Student Lesbians’ Encounters with Health Care Providers

A Preliminary Investigation

Carol L. Williams-Barnard, D.N.Sc., R.N.

University of New Hampshire

Deanna C. Mendoza, M.S., R.N., A.N.P.

Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System

Raelene V. Shippee-Rice, Ph.D., R.N.

University of New Hampshire

The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the lived experience of four self-identified college student lesbians coming out and their encounters with health care providers. This study used a qualitative method of phenomenology for data collection and analysis. Results of the study revealed a phenomenological model that embodied the core theme of navigating self-disclosure. Two major themes stemming from the core theme were also uncovered. Navigating self-disclosure in homophobic waters and navigating self-disclosure encounters with health care providers unveiled a continuum of self-disclosure to nondisclosure experiences encountered by lesbians. Strategies are offered to enhance interactions between lesbians and health care providers in primary and acute care settings.

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 19, No. 2, 127-142 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/089801010101900204
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