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ArticleBMJ open2022

Reducing dementia-related stigma and discrimination among community health workers in Brazil: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

Déborah Oliveira, Carolina Godoy, Fabiana A F da Mata, Elaine Mateus, Ana Carolina Arruda Franzon, Nicolas Farina, Sara Evans-Lacko, Cleusa P Ferri

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Article in BMJ open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

Déborah OliveiraDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil oliveiradc.phd@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6616-533X
Carolina GodoyDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Fabiana A F da MataDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Elaine MateusBrazilian Federation of Alzheimer's Associations (FEBRAZ), Paraná, Brazil.
Ana Carolina Arruda FranzonBrazilian Federation of Alzheimer's Associations (FEBRAZ), Paraná, Brazil.
Nicolas FarinaCentre for Dementia Studies, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0635-2547
Sara Evans-LackoPersonal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.
Cleusa P FerriDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Universidade Federal de São Paulo · BRAlzheimer's Association · USBrighton and Sussex Medical School · GBHospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz · BRLondon School of Economics and Political Science · GBUniversidade Estadual de Londrina · BR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionStigma and discrimination among healthcare workers can hinder diagnosis and the provision of appropriate care in dementia. This study is aimed at developing, delivering and evaluating the feasibility of a group antistigma intervention to improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in relation to people living with dementia among community health workers (CHWs). METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This will be a randomised controlled feasibility trial conducted with 150 CHWs from 14 primary care units (PCUs) in São Paulo, Brazil. PCUs will be randomly allocated (1:1) in two parallel groups-experimental group or control group. Participants from PCUs allocated to the experimental group will receive a 3-day group intervention involving audio-visual and printed materials as well as elements of social contact. The control group will keep their usual routine. Knowledge, attitude and intended behaviour stigma-based outcomes will be assessed at baseline and at follow-up (30 days after intervention) to both groups, with additional questions on feasibility for the experimental group at follow-up. Around 10-15 participants will take part in follow-up semistructured interviews to further explore feasibility. Quantitative analyses will follow an 'intention to treat' approach. Qualitative data will be analysed using content analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by the National Commission for Ethics in Research in Brazil (n. 5.510.113). Every participant will sign a consent form. Results will be disseminated through academic journals and events related to dementia. The intervention materials will be made available online.

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delirium & cognitive disordersdementiageriatric medicinemental healthold age psychiatryprimary care

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PMCPMC9301803
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