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José Antonio Jiménez-Barbero1,2, María Asunción Cutillas-Fernández1,2, María Herrera-Giménez2
1Departamento de enfermería, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
Abstract:
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE SUBJECT?: The trans community perceives barriers to the mental health services in the form of professionals' transphobia, lack of knowledge, and cultural sensitivity in healthcare. The attitudes of health professionals are mediated by their social context, which can determine their behaviour or attitude towards users. WHAT DOES THE ARTICLE ADD TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The attitudes of mental health professionals towards trans people are related to variables such as the professional's age, gender, political ideology and religious beliefs. Mental health nursing, psychology and social work are the professions that present more favourable attitudes towards trans people. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: The inclusion of a professional perspective that understands sexual and gender diversity among mental health professionals is required. It is necessary to train professionals to promote socio-healthcare based on respect and free from prejudice, discrimination and stigma. ABSTRACT: Introduction The trans community perceives barriers to the mental health services in the form of professionals' transphobia, lack of knowledge and cultural sensitivity in healthcare. Aim Evaluation of the attitudes towards trans people of the professionals who work in the different Spanish mental health services. Method A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of professionals from different professional groups working in mental health units, hospitals and outpatient settings throughout Spain. Results Gender differences were found, with higher values in genderism and sexism among males. Negative attitudes and sexism have also been associated with age and religious beliefs. Mental health nursing, psychology and social work presented more favourable attitudes towards trans people than other mental health professionals. Discussion/Implications for Practice The inclusion of a professional perspective that understands sexual and gender diversity and the acquisition of professional attitudes based on evidence and patient-centred model are basic aspects to promote socio-healthcare based on respect and free from prejudices, discrimination and stigma.
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