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The psychiatrists’ religious stance in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia: a qualitative study

Hayder Mahjoubi,A. Mtiraoui,M. Préau

Published 2024 in Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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ABSTRACT The physician-patient relationship can be influenced by the practitioner’s religious beliefs, especially when it involves a religiously sensitive topic such as homosexuality. This study explored the religious standpoints of psychiatrists in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia. Qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews was conducted. The reflexive thematic analysis originated three major themes: (1) Religious perspectives on homosexuality, where some participants viewed homosexuality as a sinful act, while others emphasised divine mercy as a more compassionate approach; (2) Religion, therapy, and homosexuality, highlighted differences in therapeutic strategies, with some psychiatrists incorporating, or consciously excluding, religion into therapy; (3) The challenges in balancing religious beliefs and professional practices, experienced by psychiatrists when reconciling personal faith with the need to provide non-judgmental care. The study underscores the importance of cultural competence training to equip psychiatrists with strategies to manage personal biases and promote inclusive care for LGBT patients in religiously conservative contexts.

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