The relationship between the sexual care attitudes, beliefs and self-efficacy of nursing students and gender roles: A cross-sectional study

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PURPOSE: The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between the gender role approaches and the sexual care attitudes, beliefs, and self-efficacy of nursing students. DESIGN AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 109 nursing students. FINDINGS: A negative correlation was found between the Gender Roles Attitude Scale and the Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (p < 0.001). A positive correlation was found between the Gender Roles Attitude Scale and the self-efficacy in clinical performance scale total score and its assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation subscales (p < 0.05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: This study is considered to be useful to specify the education and awareness strategies that will contribute to better preparation of the nursing students for sexual health services.