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  • Title: Pediatric residents' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards homosexually oriented youth.
    Author: Lena SM, Wiebe T, Ingram S, Jabbour M.
    Journal: Ann R Coll Physicians Surg Can; 2002 Oct; 35(7):401-5. PubMed ID: 12812234.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Pediatric residents must have clinical exposure and specific training to meet the health-care needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents. Homosexually oriented youths have medical and psychosocial needs that these future pediatricians must fulfil. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of pediatric residents in the management of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth and related health-care issues. METHOD: Twenty-nine pediatric residents at the University of Ottawa were sent a survey questionnaire. RESULTS: Many respondents indicated that they experience difficulties in discussing issues of sexual orientation, and feel inadequately prepared to address the health-care needs of homosexual youth. Furthermore, respondents showed a lack of awareness regarding resources available to gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth in the community. CONCLUSION: While knowledge is limited, residents' attitudes towards homosexual youth are generally positive. Also, most respondents indicate an interest in continuing education, and in gaining more information to better serve their homosexually oriented adolescent patients.
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