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Déborah Oliveira1, Carolina Godoy2, Fabiana A F da Mata2
1Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil oliveiradc.phd@gmail.com.
Introduction:
Stigma 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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