Abstract

This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and desire for continued education among Guyanese doctors with regards to LGBT health. It utilized a mixed methodology of quantitative, self-administered online surveys among 90 doctors, and qualitative semi-structured individual interviews with 8 other doctors. Descriptive and analytic calculations were performed on the quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. The results show moderate knowledge levels regarding LGBT health, with deficits in awareness of LGBT health disparities; generally nondiscriminatory attitudes; and suboptimal education on LGBT health. Further training and pre-service curricular changes are necessary to address gaps and improve competency.

摘要

这项研究调查了圭亚那医生在LGBT健康方面的知识，态度和继续教育的愿望。它采用了混合的方法，对90名医生进行了定量，自我管理的在线调查，并与其他8名医生进行了定性的半结构化个人访谈。对定量数据进行描述性和分析性计算，而对定性数据使用主题分析。结果表明，有关LGBT健康的知识水平中等，对LGBT健康差异的认识不足；一般无歧视的态度；对LGBT健康的欠佳教育。为了解决差距和提高能力，有必要进行进一步的培训和岗前课程变更。