Assessment of mental health and psycho-social support pilot program's effect on intended stigmatizing behavior at the Saftawi Health Center, Gaza: a cross-sectional study.
J Ment Health
; 28(4): 436-442, 2019 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-31107119
ABSTRACT
Background:
In the midst of a global refugee crisis, addressing mental health is critical for refugee health care delivery. Understanding efficacy of mental health interventions is more important than ever.Aims:
In this study, we aim to assess the efficacy of comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support services for refugees in Gaza by comparing intended stigmatizing behavior toward mental health disorders between two health centers (HCs)(Saftawi and Nasser).Methods:
One year after these services by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East were implemented at Saftawi HC, a randomly selected sample of HC patrons (n = 205) from Saftawi, and a comparable number from a control HC (n = 203 at Nasser) completed the Reported and Intended Behavior Scale (RIBS) regarding stigma towards mental illnesses. Multivariable linear regressions were used to determine the impact of these services in the HC on attitudes against mental health.Results:
Saftawi respondents endorsed significantly less intended stigmatizing behavior compared to Nasser respondents (p < 0.001). Multivariable analysis demonstrated significantly less intended stigmatizing behavior at Saftawi compared to Nasser (p < 0.01) while controlling for demographic covariables.Conclusions:
UNRWA primary care services and education implemented for refugees in Gaza was associated with reduced stigmatizing behavior toward mental health, which can help guide efficacious mental health care interventions within the Palestine refugee community and in other simiilar communities.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Refugiados
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Apoio Social
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Estereotipagem
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Estigma Social
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Transtornos Mentais
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ment Health
Assunto da revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Jordânia