Perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ+ physicians among Thai patients with psychiatric disorder: A multiregional cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to examine attitudes toward LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and more) physicians among Thai psychiatric patients and to identify associated factors across three regions of Thailand.

Patients and methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to August 2023 in Central, Northern, and Southern Thailand. The Attitudes Toward LGBTQ+ Physician Questionnaire and a patient-doctor relationship questionnaire were utilized. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and linear regression.

Results

The study included 543 participants with a median age of 37 years (IQR 26-52), predominantly female (68.9%) and Buddhist (78.1%). The median score for perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ+ physicians was 86 (IQR 73.0-95

SUBMITTER: Pitanupong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542816 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature