Geographic distribution and determinants of mental health stigma in central Mozambique

ConclusionStigmatizing attitudes towards MI are common in central Mozambique and concentrated amongst specific socio-demographic groups. However, geographic analyses suggest that structural factors within communities and across regions may bear a greater influence on MI stigma than individual-level factors alone. Further implementation science should consider focusing on identifying the most significant modifiable structural factors associated with MI stigma in LMICs to inform the development, testing, and optimization of  multi-level stigma prevention interventions.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research