The associations between public stigma and support for others' help-seeking for alcohol use disorder: a cross sectional study in the general Danish population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A minority of all individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUD) seek treatment, where stigma is one prominent barrier. Social support is important to facilitate health and increase treatment-seeking. Whether there is an association between stigma and attitudes towards others' help-seeking for AUD is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between stigma and support towards others' help-seeking for AUD, also to explore possible gender differences.

Method

Cross-sectional study, n = 2895, including Danish adults aged 30-65 in the general population. Year 2020, an online questionnaire was administrated, which covered demographics, attitudes towards others' help-seeking for AUD, and stigma measured with the Difference, Disdain & Blame Scales.

SUBMITTER: Wallhed Finn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403820 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature