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ArticlePrimary health care research & development2022

A situational analysis of primary health care centers in Brazil: challenges and opportunities for addressing mental illness and substance use-related stigma.

Sireesha Jennifer Bobbili, Bruna Sordi Carrara, Raquel Helena Hernandez Fernandes, Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura

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Article in Primary health care research & development, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Suicidal behavior among farmers in the semiarid Northeast region: a case-control study.Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Sireesha Jennifer BobbiliPAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-7553-1354
Bruna Sordi CarraraUniversity of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-1175-6634
Raquel Helena Hernandez FernandesUniversity of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8800-7498
Carla Aparecida Arena VenturaUniversity of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development-Brazil, Department of Psychiatric Nursing and Human Sciences, Vice Coordinator, Unit of the Institute of Advanced Studies - Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-0379-913X
Universidade de Ribeirão Preto · BRCentre for Addiction and Mental Health · CA

Funding

CIHR FRN: 155297
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe detrimental impact of stigma toward people with mental illness and substance use problems (MISUP) is well documented. However, studies focusing on stigma reduction in Latin American primary health care (PHC) contexts are limited. This situational analysis incorporating a socioecological framework aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of MISUP-related stigma in PHC centers in Brazil. The objectives of this analysis are twofold: (1) to understand the current mental health and substance use service delivery context and (2) identify challenges and opportunities for addressing MISUP-related stigma in PHC centers in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

methodsEnvironmental scans of four Family Health Units were conducted in early 2018 to explore population needs and service delivery for individuals with MISUP. In addition, a symposium was organized in October 2018 to consult with diverse stakeholders and gather local perspectives about MISUP-related stigma conveyed in PHC settings. NVivo 12 software was used to conduct a thematic analysis of the qualitative data collected from the environmental scans and the symposium consultation.

resultsThemes identified at the national level in the socioecological framework indicate that political support for national policies related to reducing stigma is limited, particularly regarding social inclusion and the decentralization of mental health services. Themes at the regional, organizational, and interpersonal levels include insufficient mental health expertise and the limited involvement of those with lived experience in decision-making. Suggestions for stigma interventions were provided, including increased contact with individuals with lived experience outside of client-patient interactions, capacity building for professionals, and public education campaigns.

conclusionIncreased government support, capacity building, and promoting social inclusion will provide opportunities to reduce stigma and reach marginalized populations. These findings will assist with addressing current gaps in PHC mental health service provision and may inform anti-stigma strategies for Brazil and other Latin American low- and middle-income countries.

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Mental DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersBrazilHumansPrimary Health CareSocial Stigmaaddictionequitymental illnessprimary health carestigmasubstance use

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PMID35775359
PMCPMC9309753
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