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Evaluating antistigma program against mental disorder

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15500366
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
Research InstitutionNagasaki University

Principal Investigator

TANAKA Goro  Nagasaki University, School of Medicine, Associate Professor, 医学部, 助教授 (00253691)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) OHTA Yasuyuki  Nagasaki University, School of Medicine, Professor, 医学部, 教授 (50108304)
INADOMI Hiroyuki  Nagasaki University, School of Medicine, Research Assistant, 医学部, 助手 (10295107)
HANZAWA Setsuko  Nagasaki University, School of Medicine, Lecturer, 医学部, 講師 (50325677)
Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2004
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2004)
Budget Amount *help
¥1,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,900,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥1,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000)
Keywordspeople with mental disorder / stigma / evaluation research
Research Abstract

This study attempted to identify forms of stigma against individuals with mental disorders and to evaluate the effectiveness of lectures in reducing such stigma. Subjects comprised 2,632 people living in the area covered by the K health center in N prefecture.
Factor analysis of the Mental Disorder Prejudice Scale (1,211 valid responses) identified three factors : "Rejection" ; "Peculiarity" ; and "Human rights alienation". Regression analysis revealed that age, welfare activities, an active problem-solving attitude, lecture attendance, and previous contact exerted independent effects with respect to "Rejection". These results suggest the importance of disseminating accurate information and creating more opportunities for people to have meaningful interactions with people with mental disorders in dispelling stigma.
Although administrative bodies such as community health centers have implemented various awareness campaigns to promote community understanding of mental health and to reduce … More the stigma associated with mental illness and disorder, there have been few reports that have quantitatively analyzed the effects of these campaigns in Japan. Therefore, this study was conducted for the purpose of developing the evaluative "Mental Illness and Disorder Understanding Seale(MIDUS)" for awareness campaigns and assessing its reliability and validity. A survey was conducted on 1004 community residents using a self-administered questionnaire. An assessment of the reliability and validity of the scale was then conducted. The Cronbach a coefficient of the MIDUS was 0.78, thus indicating adequate reliability. Factor analysis of the MIDUS revealed three factors : "Treatability of illness", "Efficacy of medication" and "Social recognition of illness".
In addition, a significant correlation was observed between the MIDUS and existing scales, and fixed criterion-based validity was demonstrated. The MIDUS utilizes items worded in the form of affirmative expressions so as to avoid promoting new bias. It was confirmed to be both reliable and valid, thereby suggesting its usefulness as an evaluative scale of awareness campaigns.
The World Psychiatric Association promotes global anti-stigma programs. However, evaluation research is crucial to developing effective programs. The present study examined the effects of a lecture on mental health on public attitudes towards mental illness. Subjects were recruited from individuals employed by private companies and the government. Attitudes towards mental illness were measured using the Mental Illness and Disorder Understanding Scale developed by the authors and the Scale of Negative Attitudes Towards the Independence of People with Mental Disorders. Test scores obtained before and after the lecture were compared. The results demonstrated that scores on both scales improved significantly. The present study suggests the effectiveness of this type of educational program in reducing stigma attached to mental illness and disorder. Less

Report

(3 results)
  • 2004 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2003 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (14 results)

All 2005 2004 2003 Other

All Journal Article (11 results) Publications (3 results)

  • [Journal Article] Evaluating community attitudes to people with schizophrenia and mental disorders using a case vignette method2005

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 59・1

      Pages: 96-101

    • NAID

      10016130712

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Evaluating community attitudes to people with schizophrenia and mental disorders using a case vignette method2005

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 59(1)

      Pages: 96-101

    • NAID

      10016130712

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Evaluating community attitudes to people with schizophrenia and mental disorders using a case vignette method2005

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Ncrosciences 59・1

      Pages: 96-101

    • NAID

      10016130712

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 精神障害者に対する住民意識-自由回答の分析-2004

    • Author(s)
      田中悟郎
    • Journal Title

      共生社会学 4

      Pages: 31-41

    • NAID

      110006263357

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report 2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Evaluating stigma against mental disorder and related factors2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 58・5

      Pages: 558-566

    • NAID

      10016987774

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] The resident consciousness for the people with mental disorder : analysis of free answer2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G.
    • Journal Title

      Sociology and anthropology (in Japanese) 4

      Pages: 31-41

    • NAID

      110006263357

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Evaluating stigma against mental disorder and related factors2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 58(5)

      Pages: 558-566

    • NAID

      10016987774

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Evaluating stigma against mental disorder and related factors.2004

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      psychiatry and Chinical Neurosciences 58・5

      Pages: 558-566

    • NAID

      10016987774

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Development of the Mental Illness and Disorder Understanding Scale2003

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G.
    • Journal Title

      International Journal of Japanese Sociology 12

      Pages: 95-107

    • NAID

      110000071984

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Effects of an educational program on public attitudes towards mental illness2003

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Ogawa T., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 57・6

      Pages: 595-602

    • NAID

      10018972355

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Effects of an educational program on public attitudes towards mental illness2003

    • Author(s)
      Tanaka G., Ogawa T., Inadomi H., Kikuchi Y., Ohta Y.
    • Journal Title

      Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 57(6)

      Pages: 595-602

    • NAID

      10018972355

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2004 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Tanaka G: "Development of the Mental Illness and Disorder Understanding Scale"International Journal of Japanese Sociology. 12. 95-107 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Tanaka G, Ogawa T, Inadomi H, Kikuchi Y, Ohta Y: "Effects of an educational program on public attitudes towards mental illness"Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 57・6. 595-602 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 田中悟郎: "精神障害者に対する住民意識-自由回答の分析-"共生社会学. 4. 31-41 (2004)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report

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