Decoding strategies for stigma reduction in substance use disorder: A qualitative synthesis utilizing the theoretical domain and behavior change wheel frameworks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with substance use disorders (PLSUD) face significant stigma, impeding treatment. Psychosocial interventions could reduce stigma, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear.

Aim

This review analyzed authors' behavioral explanations supporting stigma-reduction outcomes and explored links between these mechanisms and behavior change.

Methods

A search was conducted through PubMed, Google Scholar, and a cross-reference search of the published systematic reviews on PLSUD. Inclusion criteria encompassed clinical trials targeting various populations and employing diverse intervention types. Data extraction and thematic analysis were performed using the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) to classify emergent themes and codes. The Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) f

SUBMITTER: Ghosh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12250250 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature