Impact of a lecture about empirical bases of hypnosis on beliefs and attitudes.

The aim of this study was to examine whether a lecture on hypnosis can modify attitudes and misconceptions about hypnosis. The sample consisted of 97 health professionals from institutions in Havana City, Cuba. Group 1 consisted of 46 participants who received a lecture on hypnosis. Group 2 consisted of 51 participants who received a lecture about urology. and Beliefs toward Hypnosis-Therapist was applied before and after the lecture. Results indicated that there were significant differences between the groups: Group 1 showed more positive attitudes toward hypnosis. However, both groups showed similar misconceptions about hypnosis and memory, which changed significantly in Group 1 after receiving the lecture about hypnosis but not in Group 2. Therefore, the lecture about hypnosis had a significant impact in correcting participants' misconceptions about memory and hypnosis.

Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2010 Oct;58(4):476-96. Martin M, Capafons A, Espejo B, Mendoza ME, Guerra M, Enriquez Santos JA, Diaz-Puron S, Guirado IG, Castilla CD. University of Havana, Cuba.