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Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical Students in Hanoi regarding Lesbian and Gay People

Eric Ardman1, Vu Minh Anh1, Dao Thi Dieu Thuy1

  • 1Center for Research and Training on Substance Abuse- HIV, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Journal of Homosexuality
|September 2, 2020
PubMed

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Medical students generally hold positive attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Greater knowledge and personal connections correlate with more positive views, highlighting a need for improved LGBT healthcare education.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience significant healthcare disparities.
  • Poorly trained healthcare providers and stigma contribute to these disparities.
  • Understanding medical students' perspectives is crucial for improving future LGBT healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess medical students' attitudes, opinions, and knowledge regarding LGBT people.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with negative attitudes toward LGBT individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 561 medical students at Hanoi Medical University.
  • Attitudes, opinions, and knowledge levels were evaluated using standardized scales.
  • Demographic variables were analyzed for associations with attitudes.

Main Results:

  • A high percentage of students reported positive or very positive attitudes towards lesbians (96.3%) and gay men (88.1%).
  • Younger students, females, and those with close relationships to LGBT individuals exhibited more positive attitudes.
  • The average knowledge score was 12.5 out of 32 (SD=4.7), with knowledge positively and significantly correlated with attitudes.
  • The majority of students advocated for increased LGBT content in the medical curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • Medical students in this cohort demonstrated largely positive attitudes toward LGBT individuals.
  • Personal connections and increased knowledge appear to foster more positive attitudes.
  • Curricular enhancement is recommended to better prepare future healthcare providers for LGBT patient needs.
  • Further research is warranted across diverse health professions and institutions.

Keywords:
Medical studentsattitudeseducationgay menknowledgelesbiansvietnam

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