Complex psychiatric comorbidities in Thai trans women: A case series

Wainipitapong, Sorawit; Burakitpachai, Soravit; Bumphenkiatikul, Thanapob

doi:10.12688/f1000research.75144.1

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“…LGBTQ+ students in our study predominantly chose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to their close friends. This may be explained by they perceived more sense of trust, security, and predictable reactions from individuals of similar age and social backgrounds [ 49 , 50 ]. Conversely, the decision to disclose to family members, especially parents, was less common.…”

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Attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals among Thai medical students

Wiwattarangkul,

Wainipitapong

2023

PLoS ONE

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Background The global population of individuals with gender diversity or LGBTQ+ people is on the rise. However, negative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals persist, even among healthcare professionals, creating barriers to healthcare access. These attitudes are influenced by cultural variations worldwide and necessitate investigation across diverse cultures and settings. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people and describe associated factors with being LGBTQ+ among Thai medical students. Methods During the 2021 academic year, a survey was conducted at a medical school in Bangkok, Thailand, collecting demographic data and attitudes measured by a standardised Thai questionnaire. Descriptive statistics as well as bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to describe characteristics and association. Results A total of 806 medical students participated, with a neutral attitude being the most prevalent (72.2%), followed by a positive attitude (27.2%), and a minority reporting a negative attitude (0.6%). Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed significant associations between positive attitudes and female sexual identity (aOR 2.02, 95%CI 1.45–2.81, p-value < 0.001), having LGBTQ+ family members (aOR 3.57, 95%CI 1.23–10.34, p-value = 0.019), having LGBTQ+ friend (aOR 1.46, 95%CI 1.02–2.11, p-value = 0.040), and coming from areas outside of Bangkok (aOR 1.41, 95%CI 1.01–1.97, p-value = 0.043). Conclusion Positive attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community are essential for physicians, emphasising the need to study factors that contribute to positive attitudes in order to foster an LGBTQ+-friendly environment for both patients and medical students.

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