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ListsMiller, Nicole M. (2023) Stigma as a barrier to evidence-based care for people who use drugs: Implications for stigma reduction programs (Policy briefing). Not applicable. (Unpublished)
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Abstract
This briefing outlines the findings to several studies examining the community and policy barriers to evidence-based interventions for people who use drugs (PWUD) in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland between May 2020-August 2021.The findings have important implications for how charities, and or third sector organization implement stigma campaigns on the island of Ireland and internationally. For example, lack of sympathy and understanding of PWUD by the general public, criminal justice and health care sector is a barrier to receiving quality care. In addition, the use of dehumanizing language and images within the national media were problematic. Based on these findings it is recommended stigma campaigns 1)Incorporate the lived experience of PWUD and their families 2)Should aim to increase sympathy and understanding 3) Should be versatile in approach using Webinars, and visual art techniques and 4) target local communities, the public, the health care sector, policy makers, and the media.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Subjects: | Psychology > Substance abuse/misuse |
| Depositing User: | Nicole M. Miller |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2023 12:23 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2023 14:34 |
| URI: | https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10132 |
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