Evaluation of an anti-stigma campaign related to common mental disorders in rural India: a mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma related to mental health is a major barrier to help-seeking resulting in a large treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This study assessed changes in knowledge, attitude and behaviour, and stigma related to help-seeking among participants exposed to an anti-stigma campaign.

Method

The campaign, using multi-media interventions, was part of the SMART Mental Health Project, conducted for 3 months, across 42 villages in rural Andhra Pradesh, in South India. Mixed-methods evaluation was conducted in two villages using a pre-post design.

Results

A total of 1576 and 2100 participants were interviewed, at pre- and post-intervention phases of the campaign. Knowledge was not increased. Attitudes and behaviours improved significantly (p < 0.

SUBMITTER: Maulik PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5244444 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature