How Do Nursing Students Perceive Care Towards the Lgbtiq+ Community? A Phenomenological Study on Sexual and Gender Diversity

Care-oriented perspectives in the LGBTIQ+ community are essential to ensure adequate and comprehensive health care. This population has faced multiple barriers imposed by society, including weak access to health services. This research aims to analyze the nursing student's care perspective about sexual and gender diversity. A qualitative phenomenological study of ac-tion-research design was carried out, and the information was collected through semi-structured systems, such as the interview; the interpretation of the data began with transcription and analysis. 40 students were interviewed, and the results show that the care perspective about sexual and gender diversity is variant and transformable, thus emerging three categories: 1. Personal criteria, 2. Professional training, and 3. Training for nursing care. Finally, it is determined that some in-terviewees provide care as a transformative art; however, personal perspectives intertwine care with discriminatory and prejudiced attitudes. Based on the findings, the implementation of the rising sun model is suggested. , a tool that indicates the correct way to provide culturally diverse care is important because, in an increasingly egalitarian and equitable world, it is essential that nursing safeguards its philosophy of holistic care regardless of the life choices of others. Health care is a fundamental right, and ensuring that it is fulfilled is a transcendental step towards health equity.