Familiarity Moderates Education Level of Stigma for Professional Efficacy of Treating Mental Illness
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| Title: | Familiarity Moderates Education Level of Stigma for Professional Efficacy of Treating Mental Illness |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jason J. Burrow-Sánchez (ORCID |
| Source: | American Journal of Health Education. 2024 55(6):445-455. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (DHHS/PHS) |
| Contract Number: | H79SM081792 H79SP080971 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Mental Disorders, Social Bias, Negative Attitudes, Familiarity, Educational Attainment, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Public Opinion |
| Geographic Terms: | Utah |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2024.2338467 |
| ISSN: | 1932-5037 2168-3751 |
| Abstract: | Background: About one in five adults in the United States experience any mental illness (AMI), whereas 14.2 million experience serious mental illness (SMI). The perception of stigma among individuals experiencing mental illness is associated with care seeking behavior and treatment adherence. Purpose: Two factors that mitigate stigma are familiarity with someone experiencing AMI/SMI and general level of education. Heretofore, these factors have not been tested together to determine if familiarity moderates the relation between level of education and stigma of professional efficacy for treating mental illness. Methods: In fall 2020, an online survey in the state of Utah measured 1,300 adults' perceptions of stigma for AMI/SMI using a validated instrument. Data were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: Results indicate that familiarity (i.e. self or immediate family member versus other person) moderated level of education for stigma of professional efficacy for treatment of AMI but not SMI. Discussion: Participants viewed the professional efficacy of treating AMI and SMI differently. These findings have implications for educational interventions designed to mitigate public stigma for professional efficacy of treating mental illness. Translation to Health Education Practice: Emphasizes the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. assessment of needs and capacity, and evaluation and research competencies. A AJHE Self-Study quiz is online for this article via the SHAPE America Online Institute (SAOI) http://portal.shapeamerica.org/trn-Webinars. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1443707 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: About one in five adults in the United States experience any mental illness (AMI), whereas 14.2 million experience serious mental illness (SMI). The perception of stigma among individuals experiencing mental illness is associated with care seeking behavior and treatment adherence. Purpose: Two factors that mitigate stigma are familiarity with someone experiencing AMI/SMI and general level of education. Heretofore, these factors have not been tested together to determine if familiarity moderates the relation between level of education and stigma of professional efficacy for treating mental illness. Methods: In fall 2020, an online survey in the state of Utah measured 1,300 adults' perceptions of stigma for AMI/SMI using a validated instrument. Data were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: Results indicate that familiarity (i.e. self or immediate family member versus other person) moderated level of education for stigma of professional efficacy for treatment of AMI but not SMI. Discussion: Participants viewed the professional efficacy of treating AMI and SMI differently. These findings have implications for educational interventions designed to mitigate public stigma for professional efficacy of treating mental illness. Translation to Health Education Practice: Emphasizes the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. assessment of needs and capacity, and evaluation and research competencies. A AJHE Self-Study quiz is online for this article via the SHAPE America Online Institute (SAOI) http://portal.shapeamerica.org/trn-Webinars. |
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| ISSN: | 1932-5037 2168-3751 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19325037.2024.2338467 |
