Opinions and experiences of nursing students about evaluating the sexual health of individuals with mental disorders: A qualitative study

Purpose To explore the views and experiences of nursing students about evaluating the sexual health of individuals with mental disorders. Design and Methods A phenomenological approach was used. The purposeful sampling method gathered 11 nursing students. Data were collected in-depth interviews, which were analyzed using Colaizzi's method of data analysis. Findings The findings were grouped under three themes: Barriers to sexual health evaluation, lack of supervision and knowledge, and increasing personal growth. Practice Implications Barriers to sexual health evaluation need to be determined. Educators and clinicians should supervise students during clinical placement. Learning holistic care is an opportunity to increase personal growth.