Table 2 Attitudes toward LGBTQ + physicians (N = 542)
Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
It would be beneficial to society to recognize LGBTQ + physicians as normal | 198 (36.6) | 215 (39.7) | 101 (18.7) | 18 (3.3) | 9 (1.7) |
LGBTQ + physicians should not be allowed to work with children | 22 (4.1) | 55 (10.2) | 128 (23.7) | 194 (35.9) | 141 (26.1) |
Being an LGBTQ + physician is immoral | 9 (1.7) | 47 (8.7) | 116 (21.5) | 172 (31.9) | 196 (36.3) |
All LGBTQ + bars should be closed down | 19 (3.5) | 72 (13.4) | 147 (27.3) | 166 (30.8) | 135 (25.0) |
LGBTQ + physicians are a viable part of our society | 239 (44.3) | 240 (44.4) | 48 (8.9) | 7 (1.3) | 6 (1.1) |
Being LGBTQ + is a sin | 14 (2.6) | 61 (11.3) | 84 (15.5) | 202 (37.3) | 180 (33.3) |
Being LGBTQ + endangers the institution of the family | 9 (1.7) | 30 (5.5) | 91 (16.8) | 217 (40.0) | 195 (36.0) |
LGBTQ + physicians should be accepted completely into our society | 204 (37.7) | 227 (42.0) | 76 (14.0) | 23 (4.3) | 11 (2.0) |
LGBTQ + physicians should be barred from the teaching profession | 11 (2.0) | 35 (6.5) | 114 (21.0) | 188 (34.7) | 194 (35.8) |
There should be no restrictions on being an LGBTQ + physician | 144 (26.6) | 170 (31.4) | 133 (24.6) | 73 (13.5) | 21 (3.9) |
I avoid LGBTQ + physicians whenever possible | 9 (1.7) | 35 (6.5) | 121 (22.4) | 197 (36.4) | 179 (33.1) |
I would feel comfortable working closely with an LGBTQ + physician | 179 (33.1) | 215 (39.7) | 107 (19.8) | 28 (5.2) | 12 (2.2) |
I would enjoy attending social functions where LGBTQ + physicians were present | 157 (29.0) | 176 (32.5) | 175 (32.3) | 27 (5.0) | 7 (1.3) |
I would feel comfortable if I learned that my neighbor was an LGBTQ + physician | 173 (32.0) | 200 (37.0) | 134 (24.8) | 28 (5.2) | 5 (0.9) |
LGBTQ + physicians should not be allowed to cross-dress in public | 22 (4.1) | 109 (20.1) | 143 (26.4) | 144 (26.6) | 123 (22.7) |
I would like to have friends who are LGBTQ + physicians | 197 (36.6) | 201 (37.4) | 103 (19.1) | 29 (5.4) | 8 (1.5) |
I would feel comfortable if I learned that my best friend was an LGBTQ + physician | 203 (37.7) | 208 (38.6) | 94 (17.4) | 27 (5.0) | 7 (1.3) |
I would feel uncomfortable if a close family member became romantically involved with an LGBTQ + physician | 31 (5.7) | 99 (18.3) | 188 (34.7) | 93 (17.2) | 131 (24.2) |
LGBTQ + physicians are just closeted gays | 25 (4.6) | 68 (12.6) | 221 (41) | 138 (25.6) | 87 (16.1) |
Romantic partners of LGBTQ + physicians should seek psychological treatment | 21 (3.9) | 42 (7.8) | 136 (25.2) | 180 (33.4) | 160 (29.7) |