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Healthcare professionals exhibit above-average discriminatory attitudes, particularly towards other nationalities. Sex, profession, and unit significantly predict these discriminatory attitudes, highlighting areas for targeted interventions.

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  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals are ethically bound to provide unbiased, holistic patient care.
  • Discrimination in healthcare settings can negatively impact patient outcomes and trust.
  • Understanding factors influencing discriminatory attitudes is crucial for improving healthcare equity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess discriminatory attitudes among nurses and physicians in Sanliurfa hospitals.
  • To identify personal and professional variables that predict discriminatory attitudes in healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 376 nurses and physicians using an information form and the Discrimination Attitude Scale.
  • The STROBE reporting guidelines were followed for study methodology.

Main Results:

  • Nurses and physicians demonstrated above-average discriminatory attitudes.
  • Discriminatory attitudes varied significantly based on sex, income, profession, hospital experience, and unit.
  • Sex, profession, and unit were identified as significant predictors of overall discriminatory attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • Discriminatory attitudes among healthcare professionals are prevalent, with the highest scores observed in "discrimination against other nationalities."
  • Predictive variables such as sex, profession, and unit require attention for targeted interventions.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the root causes of discrimination against foreign nationalities and inform policy for equitable healthcare delivery.