Evaluation of a pilot, community-led mental illness de-stigmatization theater intervention in rural uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In rural areas of low- and middle- income countries, mental health care is often unavailable and inaccessible, and stigma is a major barrier to treatment. Destigmatization can increase treatment-seeking attitudes, community support, and acceptance of individuals suffering from mental illness. This study's primary objective was to evaluate the impact of a community-led, theater-based destigmatization campaign for mental illness conducted in the Busoga region of Eastern Uganda.

Methods

One hundred residents of the Busoga region were randomly selected via cluster sampling to complete a structured questionnaire assessing mental health stigma. Four focus groups were conducted for qualitative data on mental health stigma. Common misconceptions and specific points of sti

SUBMITTER: Lee YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9756628 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature