Assessing Stigma towards Mental Illness in Relation to Demographics Attitudes and Past Experiences among Pharmacy Students in a Jordanian University Sample

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Bazzari, Amjad H. [1 ]
Bazzari, Firas H. [2 ]
机构
[1] Appl Sci Private Univ, Fac Arts & Sci, Dept Basic Sci Sci, Amman 11931, Jordan
[2] Jerash Univ, Fac Pharm, Jerash 26150, Jordan
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stigma; mental health; pharmacy practice; neuropsychiatric disorders; pharmacy education; HEALTH STIGMA; CARE; PROVISION; PEOPLE;
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10.3390/bs13110884
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B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
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Stigma towards mental illness poses a significant risk for negative mental health outcomes. Efforts have been undertaken to mitigate self-stigma and stigmatizing behaviors among the public; however, few have considered stigma among healthcare providers, including pharmacists. This study aimed to assess the level of stigma towards mental illness, using the 15-item version of the Opening Minds Scale for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC), and associated factors among pharmacy students and was conducted via a printed questionnaire. A total of 125 students participated and the mean total stigma score was 47.9 with 58.4% of the participants scoring above 45, the midpoint of the possible range of scores. The stigma score was independent of participant demographics, except for grade point average. Higher total stigma scores were observed among subjects who have been prescribed a neuropsychiatric drug before, those who believe that pharmacists should have a role in mental healthcare, those who believe that pharmacists are qualified enough to provide mental health support, and those who are willing to seek help from a pharmacist. The results indicate an overall high stigma score among pharmacy students, which highlights the importance of enhancing pharmacy students' awareness and knowledge regarding mental healthcare through incorporating additional courses and/or training programs in pharmacy education curricula.
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