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Homophobia among physicians and nurses: an empirical study.

C J Douglas, C M Kalman, T P Kalman

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    |December 1, 1985
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    Healthcare professionals showed significant levels of homophobia, with women and those lacking personal connections to gay individuals exhibiting higher prejudice. Alarmingly, some believed AIDS patients deserved their illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • AIDS patients often face stigma.
    • Healthcare professionals' attitudes can impact patient care.
    • Understanding homophobia in healthcare is crucial for equitable treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess attitudes toward homosexuality among physicians and nurses.
    • To identify factors influencing homophobia in healthcare professionals.
    • To evaluate the prevalence of stigmatizing beliefs regarding AIDS.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was administered to 37 medical house officers and 91 registered nurses.
    • Attitudes about homosexuality were measured using mean scores.
    • Demographic and personal contact variables were analyzed for correlations with homophobia.

    Main Results:

    • Both physicians and nurses scored in the low-grade homophobic range.
    • Women respondents were significantly more homophobic than men.
    • Having a homosexual friend or relative correlated with lower homophobia.

    Conclusions:

    • Homophobia is prevalent among surveyed healthcare professionals.
    • Targeted interventions may be needed to address prejudice in this group.
    • A concerning percentage of respondents held stigmatizing beliefs about AIDS and homosexuality.

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