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  • Medical Education
  • Psychiatry
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Stigma towards mental illness hinders psychiatric patient care.
  • This stigma exists in the general population and among healthcare professionals.
  • Medical students are a key target for stigma reduction interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in medical students' attitudes towards psychiatric patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of Psychology and Psychiatric courses on stigma.
  • To examine the relationship between stigma, empathy, and personality traits.

Main Methods:

  • Third and fourth-year medical students from the University of Coimbra participated.
  • Students completed four questionnaires before and after attending specific courses.
  • Statistical analysis was used to compare stigma scores and identify associations.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant decrease in stigma scores was observed (p = 0.025).
  • Initial stigma levels were negatively correlated with empathy (rP = -0.477).
  • Higher openness to experience correlated with lower initial stigma (rP = -0.357).

Conclusions:

  • Medical students' attitudes towards mental illness improved post-course.
  • Education and exposure to mental health conditions positively influence attitudes.
  • Implementing anti-stigma programs in medical schools is crucial for future physicians.