Understanding mental health stigma and discrimination in Ethiopia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma is significantly impacted by cultural and contextual value systems. People with mental health conditions frequently have to deal with the condition itself and the associated stigma and discrimination. Contextual understanding is essential to design measures and interventions.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of people with mental health conditions, their families and key stakeholders.

Method

A qualitative method used to understand mental health-related stigma and its local contexts. Sixteen participants, including service users, caregivers, service providers and health service administrators, were interviewed.

Result

People with mental health conditions and their caregivers experienced various forms of stig

SUBMITTER: Girma E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362999 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature