Homophobia Among Physicians and Nurses: An Empirical Study

Douglas, Carolyn J.; Kalman, Concetta M.; Kalman, Thomas P.

doi:10.1176/ps.36.12.1309

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“…21 Western research had found that female physicians to be more homophobic as compared to the male counter parts. 22,23 However this difference was not noticeable in our study as both the genders reflected neutral attitude towards homosexuality. Relative absence of homophobic attitudes among the Indian ECPs is a good sign for the de-stigmatization of homosexuality in India.…”

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A survey of early career psychiatrists' of India towards homosexuality

Reddy

Ohri

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Int J Res Med Sci

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A survey of early career psychiatrists' of India towards homosexuality

Reddy

Ohri

et al. 2016

Int J Res Med Sci

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“…Quant aux corrélations mises en évidence dans notre recherche, elles corroborent les liens déjà établis par d'autres chercheurs (D'Augelli, 1989;Douglas et al, 1985;Dupras et al, 1989;Henry et al, 1990;Ionescu et Jourdan-Ionescu, 1989;Koch et al, 1991 ;Royse et Birge, 1987 ;Tesch et al, 1990) entre un bas niveau de connaissances sur le SIDA, l'homophobie, et des attitudes négatives face au SIDA. Bien que ces corrélations puissent signifier qu'un niveau élevé de connaissances soit associé à des attitudes favorables à l'égard des personnes atteintes, il est fort probable que cette interprétation ne soit pas justifiée puisque l'amélioration des connaissances avec le temps n'est pas jumelée à une amélioration d'attitudes.…”

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“…Il semble que depuis l'avène-ment du SIDA, les préjugés face à l'homosexualité se soient exacerbés (Temoshok et al, 1987;Young, 1988). Des attitudes négatives face au SIDA ont été prédites par le niveau d'homophobie (D'Augel-Ii, 1989;Douglas et al, 1985;Dupras et al, 1989;Ionescu et Jourdan-Ionescu, 1989;Koch et al, 1991 ;Royse et Birge, 1987). Toutefois, les préjugés et les tabous par rapport à l'homosexualité sont atténués par le fait de connaître et d'avoir, dans ses relations une ou des personnes homosexuelles (D'Augelli, 1989;Koch et al, 1991).…”

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Attitudes du personnel soignant à l’egard des personnes atteintes du SIDA : impact d’un programme de sensibilisation

Paquin¹,

Lapierre²,

Jourdan-Ionescu³

2007

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Le but de cette recherche était d'évaluer l'impact d'un programme de sensibilisation à l'intervention auprès de patients atteints du SIDA chez un personnel soignant expérimenté et un personnel soignant en formation. Ce programme de sensibilisation a pour objectif de permettre aux soignants de se préparer psychiquement à oeuvrer auprès des personnes atteintes. Six groupes d'environ dix personnes visionnent un vidéo présentant une infirmière parlant de ses inquiétudes envers le SIDA. Les personnes sont encouragées à exprimer leurs propres émotions relativement à cette maladie et aux personnes atteintes. Les autres participants constituent le groupe contrôle et n'assistent pas à la rencontre. Tous les sujets (N= 124) ont répondu à des questionnaires d'attitudes et de connaissances sur le SIDA avant et après les rencontres. Les résultats indiquent une amélioration des attitudes face à l'homosexualité ainsi qu'une augmentation des connaissances sur le SIDA. Toutefois, ces observations ne semblent pas associées à une attitude plus favorable à l'égard des personnes atteintes. L'analyse des discussions montre qu'il existe un conflit entre le désir d'aider les patients et le sentiment de honte face à la difficulté d'être empathique à leur égard. Les auteures recommandent que les programmes de formation du personnel soignant visent à réduire ce conflit.The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of an awareness program aimed at experienced personnel and personnel in training who provide healthcare services to patients with AIDS. The purpose of the program was to prepare healthcare staff psychically in working with patients. Six groups of approximately ten people each watched a video showing a nurse stating her concerns about AIDS. After the video, people were encouraged to express their own emotions regarding the disease and people suffering from it. Other participants making up a control group did not attend the discussion. All subjects (N= 124) completed questionnaires on their attitudes and knowledge about AIDS before and after the discussion. Results show an improvement of attitudes with respect to homosexuality, as well as a better understanding of AIDS. However, these observations do not seem to correspond with a more favourable attitude towards AIDS patients. An analysis of these discussions reveals that there is a conflict between the will to help patients and the feeling of shame when faced with the difficulty of showing empathy. As a result, the authors recommend that training programs aimed at healthcare personnel be geared to alleviate this conflict

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“…Surveys also revealed substantial homophobia. In one survey at an urban teaching hospital, 10% of nurses and house officers surveyed agreed that homosexuals who contract AIDS are getting what they deserve (Douglas et al 1985).…”

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Preventing Absenteeism and Promoting Resilience Among Health Care Workers In Biological Emergencies

Lesperance¹,

Miller²

2009

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Executive SummarySince the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic, homeland security and emergency response communities have increasingly focused on planning for disaster medical surge capacity-the capacity of the health care system to respond to a large influx of patients after a disaster. The ability to ensure adequate numbers of medical staff represents a crucial part of the medical response to any disaster. However, healthcare worker absenteeism during disasters, especially in the event of an attack of biological terrorism or an epidemic, such as pandemic influenza, is a serious concern.Though a significant rate of absenteeism is often included as a baseline assumption in emergency planning, published reports on strategies to minimize absenteeism are comparatively few. This report documents interviews with managers and emergency response planners at hospitals and public health agencies and reviews existing survey data on healthcare worker absenteeism and studies of disasters to glean lessons about the needs of healthcare workers during those disasters. Based on this research, expected rates of absenteeism and individual determinants of absenteeism are presented along with recommendations of steps that hospitals, emergency medical services organizations, public health organizations, and government agencies can take to meet the needs of healthcare workers and minimize absenteeism during a biological event.v AcknowledgmentsThis work was conducted in support of the Interagency Biological Restoration Demonstration, a collaborative regional program jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Defense-Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designed to develop policies, methods, plans, and applied technologies to restore large urban areas, DoD installations, and critical infrastructure following the release of a biological event.

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Homophobia Among Physicians and Nurses: An Empirical Study

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A survey of early career psychiatrists' of India towards homosexuality

A survey of early career psychiatrists' of India towards homosexuality

Attitudes du personnel soignant à l’egard des personnes atteintes du SIDA : impact d’un programme de sensibilisation

Preventing Absenteeism and Promoting Resilience Among Health Care Workers In Biological Emergencies

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