Perceptions of discriminatory treatment by staff as predictors of drug treatment completion: Utility of a mixed methods approach

Brener, Loren; Hippel, William von; Hippel, Courtney von; Resnick, Ilyse; Treloar, Carla

doi:10.1111/j.1465-3362.2010.00173.x

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“…The role of HIV awareness and attitudes toward PLWHA is significant in implementing policies that could help to reduce stigmatization and discrimination toward PLWHA. Furthermore, discriminatory attitudes of society or HIV-related-care providers toward PLWHA may have a negative impact on adherence for treatment by people with symptoms of HIV (Brener, von Hippel, von Hippel, Resnick & Treloar 2010). Whereas, positive attitudes toward PLWHA have led to increase in adherence for treatment (Bodenlos et al 2007).…”

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Public perceptions about HIV/AIDS and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Iran

Masoudnia

2015

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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Negative and discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are one of the biggest experienced challenges by people suffering from HIV, and these attitudes have been regarded as a serious threat to the fundamental rights of all infected people who are affected or associated with this disease in Iran. This study aimed to determine the relationship between public perception about HIV/AIDS and discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA . The present study was conducted using a descriptive and survey design. Data were collected from 450 patients (236 male and 214 female) in Tehran and Yazd cities. The research instruments were modified HIV-related knowledge/attitude and perception questions about PLWHA, and discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA. The results showed that prevalence of discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA in the studied population was 60.0%. There was a significant negative correlation between citizens' awareness about HIV/AIDS, HIV-related attitudes, negative perception toward people with HIV/AIDS symptoms and their discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA (p , .01). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that components of public perception about HIV/AIDS explained for 23.7% of the variance of discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA. Negative public perceptions about HIV/AIDS in Iran associated with discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA and cultural beliefs in Iran tend to stigmatize and discriminate against the LWHA.Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, negative perception, discriminatory attitudes, Iran RésuméLes attitudes négatives et discriminatoires envers les personnes vivant avec le VIH/SIDA (PVAVS) sont l'un des plus grands défis vécus par les personnes souffrant du VIH, et ces attitudes ont été considérées comme une grave menace pour les droits fondamentaux de toutes les personnes infectées qui sont touchés ou associés à cette maladie en Iran. Cette étude visait à déterminer la relation entre la perception du public sur le VIH/SIDA et les attitudes discriminatoires à l'égard des PVAVS (personnes vivant avec le VIH/SIDA). La présente étude a été réalisée en utilisant une conception descriptive et enquête. Les données ont été recueillies auprès de 450 patients (236 hommes et 214 femmes) à Téhéran et dans les villes de Yazd. Les instruments de recherche ont été modifiés connaissances/attitudes et perceptions des questions liées au VIH, et environ PVAVS attitudes discriminatoires envers les PVAVS. Les résultats ont montré que la prévalence des attitudes discriminatoires envers les PVAVS dans la population étudiée était de 60,0%. Il y avait une corrélation négative significative entre la sensibilisation des citoyens sur le VIH/SIDA, les attitudes liées au VIH, la perception négative envers les personnes vivant avec le VIH/SIDA symptômes et leurs attitudes discriminatoires envers les PVAVS (p , ,01). L'analyse de régression multiple hiérarchique a montré que les composants de la perception du public sur le VIH/SIDA a expliqué...

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Public perceptions about HIV/AIDS and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Iran

Masoudnia

2015

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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“…). The effects of these forms of stigmatising attitudes towards people with drug use problems can have an extensive influence resulting in risky behaviour (Simmonds and Coomber, 2009), poor physical and mental health (Ahern, Stuber, and Galea, 2007), not entering treatment (Cunningham, Sobell, Sobell, Agrawal, and Toneatto, 1993), delayed recovery (Buchanan and young, 2000), non-completion of treatment (Brener, von Hippel, von Hippel, Resnick, and Treloar 2010), and social alienation. Stigma has the potential to affect all domains of their lives adversely including important social areas such as unemployment, housing and social relationships (Room, 2005;Livingstone et al 2011).…”

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A study on the perception of the stigma related to drug use in a sample of Italians and Belgians

Torres

Paniccia²,

Battista³

et al. 2015

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ABSTRACT:The goal of the present study has been to exploratorily analyse the possible differences in perceived stigma on drug use between a sample of students and health services workers from Italy and Belgium. The Perceived Stigma of Addiction Scale (PSAS) (Luoma, Hair, kohlenberg, Hayes, and Fletcher, 2010) was used. A total of 277 participants took part in this study. Outcomes showed that the perceived stigma among Italians was signifi-cantly higher (M = 23.68) than that reported by Belgians (M = 20.26). Authors argued that many factors (e.g., social, cultural, etc.) may explain the differences obtained. On the other hand, the existence of a stigma circuit (Scioli and Paniccia), which would share some similarities with the anxiety circuit, seems to trap the person in a vicious cycle of events that would make the relapse from addiction harder. The limitations and scope of the obtained results in the frame of this ex-ploratory study is discussed. Keywords: drug abuse, stigma circuit, transcultural comparison, perceived stigma.Un estudio sobre la percepción del estigma asociado al consumo de drogas en una muestra de italianos y no italianos RESUMEN: El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido analizar de manera exploratoria las posibles diferencias en el estigma percibido asociado al consumo de drogas entre una muestra de estudiantes y trabajadores de los servicios de salud procedentes de Italia y Bélgica. Para este propósito, se utilizó el Perceived Stigma of Addiction Scale (PSAS) (Luoma, Hair, kohlenberg, Hayes, y Fletcher, 2010). Un total de 277 participantes tomaron parte en este estudio. Los resultados mostraron que el estigma percibido entre los italianos fue significativamente mayor (M = 23.68) que el informado por la muestra de Bélgica (M = 20.26). Los autores argumentan que varios factores (e.g., sociales, culturales, etc.) explicarían las diferencias obtenidas. Por otro lado, la existencia de un circuito del estigma (Scioli y Paniccia), el cual compartiría ciertas similitudes con el circuito de la ansiedad, parece atrapar a la persona en un círculo vicioso de eventos que haría más difícil la recuperación de la adicción. Se discuten las limitaciones y el alcance de los resultados obtenidos en el marco del presente estudio exploratorio. Palabras clave: abuso de drogas, circuito del estigma, comparación transcultural, estigma percibido.

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“…Cited reasons are that women (with children) may be fearful of losing custody of children, feel guilty and are stigmatised by health services (Niccols et al, 2012). Stigma has negative effects for people with SUD related issues, affecting treatment uptake and completion (Brener, Von Hippel, Von Hippel, Resnick, & Treloar, 2010) impacting upon mental and physical health (Ahern, Stuber, & Galea, 2007). Education for health professionals is one way of reducing such stigma and considering drug treatment is cost effective both on an individual and a community level (Digiusto & Treloar, 2007) The lack of appropriate treatment is further barrier.…”

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Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

Doab

Fowler

Dawson

2015

International Journal of Drug Policy

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Background: An estimated 60-70% of Australian children in out of home care have a parent with a substance use disorder (SUD). The assessment of a parent's history and needs and the design of supportive interventions, particularly for mothers who are often the primary carers of children, are important considerations in deciding whether or not family reunification is desirable and possible. It is not clear from the research how the needs of families can be best met. There are no systematic reviews that provide evidence to inform the development of preventative and remedial interventions and related policy options. We undertook a systematic review to examine maternal characteristics and program features that facilitate or pose a barrier to mother-child reunification in contexts where mothers have a SUD.

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Perceptions of discriminatory treatment by staff as predictors of drug treatment completion: Utility of a mixed methods approach

Cited by 120 publications

References 47 publications

Public perceptions about HIV/AIDS and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Iran

Public perceptions about HIV/AIDS and discriminatory attitudes toward people living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Iran

A study on the perception of the stigma related to drug use in a sample of Italians and Belgians

Factors that influence mother–child reunification for mothers with a history of substance use: A systematic review of the evidence to inform policy and practice in Australia

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