Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Gender identity

Abstract

Gender identity refers to an individual’s internal sense of their gender, which may align with, differ from, or exist outside the traditional categories of biological sex. This concept significantly shapes interpersonal relationships, professional interactions, and perceptions of competency. We aim to investigate the perceived impact of gender identity on workplace interactions among nurses in selected hospitals in Cavite. Using a quantitative descriptive-analytic research design, the study’s purposive-quota sampling selected 100 staff nurses from government and private hospitals. A 40-item self-made questionnaire was utilized to determine the demographic profiles and perceptions of how gender identity affects their interactions with co-nurses, other members of the healthcare staff, and patients. The findings revealed a minimal perceived effect of gender identity, with an overall mean score of 2.34 (SD=0.257), classified as very low. Among different interactions, co-nurses had the highest mean score of 2.42 (SD=0.266), followed by interactions with patients with a mean of 2.33 (SD=0.365), both indicating low effects. Interactions with the patients scored the lowest at a mean of 2.25 (SD=0.318), classified as low effect. ANOVA and t-tests revealed a significant difference in perceptions regarding gender identity (F=3.468, 0=0.035) and type of sector (t=-2.761, p=0.07) rather than age or years of clinical experience.

First Advisor

Ivy Lynne A. Bejerano, RN, MSN

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