Primary Health Professionals' Beliefs, Experiences, and Willingness to Treat Minor-Attracted Persons.

ABSTRACT: There is a desire and need among minor-attracted persons (MAPs) to access support within the community, and this often begins with an approach to healthcare providers working in general medical/mental health settings. However, little is known about the experiences of these non-specialist professionals in relation to their beliefs, knowledge, and decision-making processes when working with patients who disclose sexual attractions to children. Using an online survey, this study explored the knowledge, comfort, competence, and treatment willingness of 220 non-specialist healthcare providers when faced with patients who disclose sexual attractions to children. We investigated how often such disclosures were made, clinician stigma, treatment priorities, and professionals' willingness to report

SUBMITTER: Lievesley R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8793822 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature