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- The study evaluates medical interns' attitudes towards psychiatry, psychiatrists, and patients with mental health issues.
- There was a generally positive attitude observed, with no significant differences between interns who completed psychiatry postings and those who haven't, aside from certain awareness levels.
- The stigma surrounding psychiatry is decreasing among medical professionals, and more interns express interest in pursuing psychiatry as a specialty despite room for further improvement in attitudes.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This study is to assess the attitude of the medical interns toward psychiatry, psychiatrists and patients with mental health problems.
Materials And Methods: A personal data sheet and the Balon et al. questionnaire was used to assess the attitude among medical interns (n = 44) of a medical college in Northern Kerala.
Results: There was modestly good attitude toward psychiatry throughout the study. Data were compared between interns who have completed their posting in psychiatry and those who have not. There was no significant difference except for their awareness about consultation liaison services and the authoritative power of psychiatrists in mental health field. The stigma toward psychiatry is on the decline at least among medical professionals, and more interns are interested in taking up psychiatry as a future specialty.
Conclusion: Although the study has evidenced a positive attitude to psychiatry, there is still room to improve. A clearer picture could be attained by conducting similar studies in a bigger sample size. A structured curriculum and compulsory internship during the undergraduate course have greatly contributed toward building a more positive opinion of the subject.
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