Work

Attitudes and Beliefs of Mental Health Professionals towards Trans People: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Year: 2023

Type: review

Abstract: A systematic review was conducted to assess and synthesize recent research on mental health professionals' attitudes towards trans people. The main objectives of our research were (a) to identify, synthesize, and analyze the scientific evidence available so far about the attitudes of mental health professionals towards the trans community, and (b) to determine the factors related to these professionals' attitudes, paying special attention to psychosocial and cultural aspects. A systematic search was carried out in the following electronic databases: Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Gender Studies Database, and Lilacs. A total of 32 articles of quantitative (n = 19), qualitative (n = 11), and mixed (n = 2) design, published up to March 2023, were included. Most studies used a cross-sectional or qualitative design, limiting the possibility of generalizing the results. The studies reviewed indicated mostly positive attitudes among the professionals, depending on their psychosocial characteristics. In line with the results of our review, we recommend that the training of professionals is important to improve their positive attitudes towards transgender and gender diverse people.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20156495

Authors: María Asunción Cutillas-Fernández, José Antonio Jiménez-Barbero, María Herrera-Giménez, Luis Alberto Forcén-Muñoz, Ismael Jiménez-Ruiz

Institutions: Servicio Murciano de Salud, Universidad de Murcia, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,780