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Stigma About Mental Health in Slovenian First-Year Medical Students
Nina Vučinić1, Rok Holnthaner2, Sara Plakolm Erlač3
1Center for Mental Health, Public Medical Centre Ptuj, Ptuj, Slovenia.
Objective:
Stigma 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.
Participants:
Participants 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 Method:
The 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.
Findings:
There was a significant reduction in stigma after intervention (Wilcoxon Z = -3.06, P < .01), suggesting a positive impact of the educational program. This reduction aligns with findings from similar programs globally, suggesting the efficacy of educational interventions in mitigating mental health stigma.
Conclusions:
The 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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