Anti-stigma advocacy for health professionals: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many anti-stigma programs for healthcare workers already exist however there is less research on the effectiveness of training in skills for health professionals to counter stigma and its impacts on patients.

Aims

The objective of this study was to examine the theory base, content, delivery, and outcomes of interventions for healthcare professionals which aim to equip them with knowledge and skills to aid patients to mitigate stigma and discrimination and their health impacts.

Methods

Five electronic databases and grey literature were searched. Data were screened by two independent reviewers, conflicts were discussed. Quality appraisal was realized using the ICROMS tool. A narrative synthesis was carried out.

Results

The final number of studies was 4

SUBMITTER: Guerrero Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10173949 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature