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ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development

Stigma About Mental Health in Slovenian First-Year Medical Students.

Nina Vučinić, Rok Holnthaner, Sara Plakolm Erlač, Norbert Skokauskas, Hojka Gregorič Kumperščak

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Nina VučinićCenter for Mental Health, Public Medical Centre Ptuj, Ptuj, Slovenia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3540-873X
Rok HolnthanerDivision of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Sara Plakolm ErlačDivision of Pediatrics, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Norbert SkokauskasCentre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Child Protection, Institute of Psychiatry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Hojka Gregorič KumperščakDivision of Pediatrics, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.

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Abstract

objectiveStigma surrounding mental health persists as a significant impediment to adequate support and help-seeking behaviors in Slovenia, despite advancements in psychiatric care and education. This study investigates stigma among first-year medical students at the University of Maribor, Slovenia and how the stigma changes after completing a course in mental health literacy.

participantsParticipants were first-year medical students at the University of Maribor in the academic year 2023/2024. A total of 116 students participated in the baseline study, with 66 students participating in the follow-up study. STUDY

methodThe intervention involved implementing the "Transitions" program, aimed at enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma. We conducted a baseline study and a follow-up study, then used Wilcoxon signed rank test for repeated measures to compare the differences in ranks before and after implementation of the program.

findingsThere was a significant reduction in stigma after intervention (Wilcoxon Z = -3.06,

conclusionsThe study emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health education into medical curricula to foster stigma reduction and enhance mental health literacy among future medical doctors.

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educationinterventionmedical studentsmental healthSloveniastigma

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