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Destigmatization Among Primary Health Care Providers
Sponsor: Hawler Medical University
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if an educational program can reduce stigma toward mental illness among primary health care providers. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the educational program decrease stigma toward mental illness among participants? * How does the program improve knowledge about mental illness? * What beliefs about mental illness do participants hold before and after the program? Researcher will compare the intervention group, who will receive the educational program, to a control group that will not receive the program to see if the educational program is effective in reducing stigma and improving knowledge. Participants will: Attend educational sessions designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness. Complete questionnaires about their attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge regarding mental illness before and after the program. Provide demographic information and professional background details.
Official title: Effectiveness of an Educational Program for Destigmatization Among Primary Health Care Providers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
165
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2025-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Educational Program on Mental Illness Stigma Reduction
The intervention consists of an 8-session educational program designed to reduce stigma towards mental illness among primary healthcare providers. The program includes lectures and multimedia presentations on mental health, stigma, and its effects. It engages participants in role-playing exercises to simulate the experience of stigma and improve communication skills. Group discussions allow participants to reflect on personal beliefs and attitudes, and case studies provide real-world examples of stigma and intervention strategies. The program spans four days, with two sessions per day, each lasting 50-60 minutes.
Locations (1)
Kirkuk Department of Health - Primary Health Care Sectors
Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq