Findings from Prince of Songkla University Broaden Understanding of Psychology (Perceived Attitudes Toward Lgbtq Plus Physicians Among Individuals With Psychiatric Illness In the Religiously Diverse Southern Region of Thailand: a...).

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Zdroj: Mental Health Weekly Digest; 4/26/2024, p229-229, 1p
Abstrakt: A recent study conducted at four psychiatric outpatient clinics in southern Thailand aimed to analyze the perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ+ physicians among individuals with psychiatric illnesses in the region. The study found that the majority of participants reported positive attitudes toward LGBTQ+ physicians, perceiving them as normal and a viable part of society. However, certain age groups and adherents of Islam showed lower perceived attitude scores and reported feeling uncomfortable receiving medical treatment from LGBTQ+ physicians. The researchers concluded that finding appropriate approaches to promote positive attitudes toward LGBTQ+ physicians among these groups is necessary. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index