The effectiveness of interventions for reducing stigma related to substance use disorders: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study provides a systematic review of existing research that has empirically evaluated interventions designed to reduce stigma related to substance use disorders.

Methods

A comprehensive review of electronic databases was conducted to identify evaluations of substance use disorder related stigma interventions. Studies that met inclusion criteria were synthesized and assessed using systematic review methods.

Results

Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of the studies was moderately strong. Interventions of three studies (23%) focused on people with substance use disorders (self-stigma), three studies (23%) targeted the general public (social stigma) and seven studies (54%) focused on medical students and other professional g

SUBMITTER: Livingston JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3272222 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature