Effectiveness of an educational program for reducing mental illness stigma targeting family medicine trainees in Tunisia: A quasi-experimental study.

Appl Psychol Health Well Being

Research Laboratory LR12ES04, Farhat Hached Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.

Published: May 2023

Reducing stigma among mental health and health professionals has been an ultimate priority in many countries worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a four-session educational intervention for reducing stigma of mental illness targeting family medicine trainees in Tunisia. A quasi-experimental design was adopted with an intervention group (N = 51) and a control group (N = 56). Pre-intervention data were collected using an online survey. A four-session seminar series was implemented and organized. Post-intervention data were collected immediately after the end of the intervention then 2 months thereafter. Instruments included Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-27), Self-Determination Scale (SDS), Empowerment Scale (ES), and Recovery Scale (RS). Repeated measures analysis of covariance and multiple analysis of covariance tests were carried out. Results revealed that the intervention had moderate effects on the AQ-27 score and on six of its stigma factors including factors of the dangerousness model. The intervention improved SDS score, but not ES or RS scores. Positive effects were observed immediately after the intervention and 2 months thereafter. Regular implementation of educational programs in clinical practice would be beneficial. Developing other anti-stigma methods is needed to address the concepts of recovery and responsibility of patients with mental illness.

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