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Medical student homophobia.

D L Klamen1, L S Grossman, D R Kopacz

  • 1University of Illinois, Department of Psychiatry, Chicago 60612, USA.

Journal of Homosexuality
|April 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Homophobia is present in medical students, with many viewing homosexuality as immoral or a mental disorder. This prejudice can negatively impact patient care and doctor-patient relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Homophobia among healthcare professionals can impede effective patient care.
  • Understanding the prevalence of prejudice in medical students is crucial for addressing potential biases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of homophobia within a second-year medical school class prior to Human Sexuality education.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to second-year medical students at the start of a Human Sexuality course.
  • The survey included twelve questions on attitudes toward homosexuality, drawing from established survey instruments.

Main Results:

  • Significant levels of homophobia were detected in the student sample.
  • 25% of students considered homosexuality immoral and detrimental to families, expressing social aversion.
  • 9% viewed homosexuality as a mental disorder, and 14% reported increased homophobia post-AIDS.
  • 14% reported increased homophobia since the emergence of AIDS.

Conclusions:

  • Unaddressed medical student homophobia can compromise care for homosexual patients.
  • Physician prejudice may damage the doctor-patient relationship and hinder patient disclosure of sensitive health information.

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