Reducing depression stigma using a web-based program
Reducing depression stigma using a web-based program
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2006.07.004
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发表时间:
2007-10-01
影响因子:
4.9
通讯作者:
Lapshin, Oleg
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作者:
Finkelstein, Joseph;Lapshin, Oleg
Objective: This study was designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a web-based depression stigma education tool for healthcare professionals.Methods: A web-based depression stigma program utilizing adult learning theories was developed. Forty-two consecutive subjects were enrolled from University of Maryland staff and graduate students. Primary outcomes were Bogardus Social Distance Scale with a vignette on major depression disorder (BSDS-MDD) and the Depression Stigma Scale (DSS) administered before and after the intervention.Results: Internet-based education significantly decreased the level of depression stigma (BSDS-MDD 10.6 +/- 4.4 versus 7.2 +/- 4.4, p < 0.001; DSS-personal 12.7 +/- 7.2 versus 7.8 +/- 5.3, p