Perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians among individuals with psychiatric illness in the religiously diverse Southern Region of Thailand: a multihospital-based survey.

Objectives: This study purposed to analyze perceived attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians and related factors among individuals with psychiatric illnesses in southern Thailand.

Materials And Methods: From May to July 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted at four psychiatric outpatient clinics in Southern Thailand. The questionnaires utilized were: 1) a demographic information questionnaire, 2) a questionnaire regarding attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians, 3) a questionnaire evaluating individuals' attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians while receiving medical attention, and 4) a patient-doctor relationship questionnaire.