Did We Cross the Boundary of Acceptance?? An Analysis of Knowledge and Attitude of Young Adults Towards LGBTQ Community

Background and objectives: Various studies showed that medical interns, health care professionals and non-medical professionals have a negative attitude towards LGBTQ community. Our aim is to analyse and compare the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of young adults (Medical and non-medical students) towards LGBTQ community. Methodology: A cross sectional study among 200 students, (100 medical and 100 engineering) studying in Bhaskar medical college and JBIET college, conducted between October- November, 2020, and were assessed using Riddle homophobia scale. Results: Our study indicated that the majority (72.5%) of the study population and more females (81.6%) were having positive attitudes towards LGBTQ community. And more medical students showed positive attitudes towards LGBTQ community than engineering students. Conclusion: With the social stigma and resulting ongoing difficulties faced by the LGBTQ community, it is our responsibility, to educate the younger generation appropriately and let them be educated in their respective professional colleges about the appropriate behaviours and attitudes.