Training of Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry Residents : Ethical Aspects

IntroductionEthical practices are fundamental to the training and professional development of psychiatry and child psychiatry residents. However, challenges such as stigmatization, discrimination, and ethical dilemmas in clinical and research settings can impact the quality of their training experience.Objectives1.To assess the degree of exposure of residents to stigmatization during their residency training.2.To explore the level of awareness among residents regarding the practice of ethics in their clinical and research activities.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study conducted by the National College of Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry from January 13 to January 16, 2024. An anonymous Google Forms questionnaire about ethic aspects during during residency training was sent to psychiatry and child psychiatry residents via the college email and private groups.ResultsWe received 71 responses. The participants had an average age of 29.9 years, with a sex ratio of 0.1. Among them, 50.7% were child psychiatry residents, and 49.3% were psychiatry residents. Residents reported experiencing discrimination in 49% of cases, with the following breakdown: from senior staff (61.1%), paramedica