Korijna G Valenti

Biographic Data

ID329129
NAMEKorijna G Valenti
GIVEN NAMESKorijna G
FAMILY NAMEValenti
SIGNATUREVALENTI K G
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
ORCID0000-0001-9393-3915
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS7
AUTHOR COUNT6
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2014
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • Multiple methods findings from a systematic scoping review and qualitative interviews to inform LGBTQ+ affirming practices for nursing education

    Open AccessSarah Maccarthy, Korijna G Valenti et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender and sexual minority people (LGBTQ+) individuals face dramatic inequities in health outcomes across the US and especially those residing in the Deep South due to pervasive LGBTQ+-related stigma and discrimination. A significant barrier repeatedly noted is the lack of clinicians trained to provide LGBTQ+-affirming care. Given that nurses play a critical role in patient care, research w…

  • Applying the PEN-3 cultural model to explore and improve cancer survivorship in Black and Latinx people in the US

    Candidus C Nwakasi, Darlingtina Esiaka et al.ARTICLEEthnicity and Health2025References: 3

    The findings of this study will add to a body of knowledge on using a cultural lens to deepen our understanding cancer survivorship inequities and may inform culturally tailored cancer survivorship interventions in Black and Latinx communities

  • Enhancing Health Care Experiences for Racially Diverse, Lesbian, and Bisexual Older Women

    Open AccessSara Lappan, Korijna G Valenti et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2024

    Patient–clinician communication and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older adults, particularly lesbian and bisexual (LB) women, in health care settings have historically been fraught with challenges, including discrimination and lack of inclusivity. This qualitative study, employing a community-based participatory research approach, aimed to explore the experiences and recommendations of LB older women and t…

  • Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Widows’ Experiences of Grief, Identity, and Support

    Open AccessKorijna G Valenti, Sarah Hahn et al.ARTICLEThe Journals of Gerontology…2022Cited by: 3References: 9

    While LGB widows share some grief experiences with heterosexual widows, they also experience varying biological family acceptance and support, as well as the need for friends and families of choice as advocates. It is important to recognize the unique consequences of spousal loss for this population and be cognizant of the differences in normative grief

  • We Speak a Different Language

    Open AccessKorijna G Valenti, Leah M Janssen et al.ARTICLEQualitative Health Research2021Cited by: 2References: 32

    We examine the end-of-life (EOL) experiences, communications, and grief support during and after their loved one's death of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual women (LGB) ages 60 to 85 who have lost a spouse or partner. Queer gerontology was used as a theoretical framework, and descriptive qualitative analytical methods were used to discern themes. Through semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 16 participants, we identified two main…

  • Needs and Perceptions of LGBTQ Caregivers

    Korijna G Valenti, Korijna Valenti et al.ARTICLEJournal of Gay & Lesbian Social…2014Cited by: 2References: 2

    Increasing attention has been paid to the lack of services and support afforded older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) women in same-sex relationships, including caregivers. This study was designed to investigate the needs and perceptions of LGBTQ women from ages 35 to 91, including informal caregivers and older adults regarding services and support from health care providers. Questionnaires were completed by older LGBTQ wom…