Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xinxin Chen, Zhenjiang Liao, Shucai Huang, Qiuping Huang, Shuhong Lin, Yifan Li, Tianli Shao, Ying Tang, Jingyue Hao, Jing Qi, Yi Cai, Mingming Wang, Hongxian Shen
Summary: This study describes and assesses the COVID-19-related stigma among patients, their relatives, and healthy local residents in Zhangjiajie. The results show that stigmatizing attitudes and desire for social distance towards COVID-19 patients are common in all three groups. Therefore, public education, anti-stigma interventions, and policies are necessary to effectively control the spread of COVID-19 and aid in the recovery of a tourist city like Zhangjiajie.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hilmi Jelleli, Noomen Guelmami, Khouloud Ben Mohamed, Omar Hindawi, Anissa Bouassida
Summary: The purpose of this study was to adapt and validate the Attitudes towards Intellectual Disability Questionnaire-Short Form (ATTID-S) using an Arab population. The results showed that the A-ATTID-S is a reliable psychometric scale for assessing attitudes towards intellectual disability in the Arabic-speaking world. This study explored the applicability of measuring attitudes towards intellectual disability tools in the Arab region.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Adolfo J. Cangas, Irene Sanchez-Lozano, Jose M. Aguilar-Parra, Ruben Trigueros
Summary: This study examines the combined effect of a serious game and a stigma awareness program on reducing stigma, with results showing that both interventions were effective in improving stigma but the serious game group showed greater improvement in the fear factor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuzhu Hao, Qiuxia Wu, Xuyi Wang, Yuejiao Ma, Yunfei Wang, Pu Peng, Xin Wang, Qian Yang, Yueheng Liu, Manyun Li, Li He, Qianjin Wang, Yanan Zhou, Tieqiao Liu, Shubao Chen
Summary: This study explored the stigmatizing attitudes towards depression, schizophrenia, and general anxiety disorder (GAD) among caregivers in China. Data on caregivers’ attitudes and willingness to interact with individuals with mental disorders were collected using vignettes. The results showed that despite the stigma and desire for social distance, caregivers often expected positive outcomes and more positive attitudes towards mental disorders. It is important to improve caregivers’ knowledge about mental health and reduce stigma.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Randee M. M. Schmitt, Ho Phi Huynh
Summary: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly stigmatized disorder, but intellectual humility may reduce stigma and improve interpersonal interactions with individuals with PTSD. This study found that intellectually humble individuals reported less PTSD stigma and desired closer social distance with individuals with PTSD. Intellectual humility predicted unique variance in PTSD stigma and social distance beyond demographic factors and personal experience or social relationships with someone with PTSD.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Hannah A. Pelleboer-Gunnink, Jaap van Weeghel, Petri J. C. M. Embregts
Summary: This study examined stereotypes attributed to people with intellectual disabilities by the general public, revealing that friendliness, need for help, and unintelligent are salient stereotypes. Although these stereotypes did not lead to high levels of explicit discrimination, they may result in subtle forms of discrimination such as limited opportunities for choice and self-determination.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Dittrich, Kristina Dernbach, Sven Speerforck, Stephanie Schindler, Jan A. Haeusser, Georg Schomerus
Summary: This study experimentally tested the link between biogenetic explanations and stigma in schizophrenia through an online experiment. The results showed that while subjects in both experimental groups reported a stronger agreement with the presented etiology, this did not lead to higher levels of stigma in the biogenetic group. In contrast, in the psychosocial group, biogenetic causal beliefs were associated with a stronger desire for social distance, which was fully mediated by essentialist thinking. These findings support the assumptions of the mixed-blessings model.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Antonio J. Marques, Paulo Gomes Veloso, Margarida Araujo, Raquel Simoes de Almeida, Antonio Correia, Javier Pereira, Cristina Queiros, Rui Pimenta, Anabela S. Pereira, Carlos F. Silva
Summary: This study compared the effects of VR and 2D videos on enhancing empathy, knowledge, and attitudes towards people with schizophrenia among higher education health students. The findings suggest that VR is more effective, but both methods can lead to attitude and knowledge change.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sahar Steiger, Julia F. Sowislo, Julian Moeller, Roselind Lieb, Undine E. Lang, Christian G. Huber
Summary: This study explores the relationship between personality traits, self-esteem, familiarity, and being a healthcare professional with stigmatization towards mental illness. The findings suggest that openness, agreeableness, and familiarity are associated with reduced desire for social distance and perceived dangerousness. However, high self-esteem is associated with increased stigmatization. The study also reveals that perceived dangerousness mediates the relationship between openness, agreeableness, and desire for social distance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Haoyu He, Qiuxia Wu, Yuzhu Hao, Shubao Chen, Tieqiao Liu, Yanhui Liao
Summary: The study found that a high proportion of Chinese college students show stigma towards and desire for social distancing from people with depression. Male students and medical major students exhibit higher stigma in some subscale items towards people with depression. Therefore, it is recommended to apply more anti-stigma interventions for Chinese college students to help prevent or reduce stigma attitudes towards people with depression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi-Hang Chiu, Meei-Ying Kao, Kah Kheng Goh, Cheng-Yu Lu, Mong-Liang Lu
Summary: This study found that renaming schizophrenia can reduce its associated stigma, particularly in terms of public stigma, self-stigma, and social distance. Personal contact with individuals diagnosed with mental disorders contributes to reducing stigma towards schizophrenia. Providing accurate information, guidance from qualified mentors, and exposure to patients are important in reducing the stigma associated with schizophrenia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Aqsa Zahid, Michael W. Best
Summary: This study found that awareness of diagnosis affects the desire for social distance towards individuals with schizophrenia, and the presence of negative symptoms also influences participants' social interactions with patients. Additionally, increasing public acceptance of specific symptom presentations may help reduce social exclusion towards individuals with schizophrenia.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Claire Donehower Paul, Erin Vinoski Thomas, Eliseo Jimenez
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the use of wireless and wearable technologies for social connectedness among individuals with IDD, including the facilitators, barriers, and accessibility features. An online survey was conducted with IDD individuals, their families, and service providers. Results showed that all stakeholders recognized the importance of wireless technology for supporting social connectedness. Cell phones and tablets were commonly used for social connectedness. The support from family members and other stakeholders was identified as a crucial facilitator, while financial barriers were the main challenge.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi-Hang Chiu, Meei-Ying Kao, Kah Kheng Goh, Cheng-Yu Lu, Mong-Liang Lu
Summary: After the renaming of schizophrenia in a university in Taiwan, medical students showed changes in public stigma, self-stigma, and social distance attitudes towards individuals with schizophrenia. Female students were more likely to experience these changes, highlighting the need for further large-scale studies to explore whether these changes lead to actual behavioral changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
M. Mengual-Pujante, I Moran-Sanchez, A. Luna-Ruiz Cabello, M. D. Perez-Carceles
Summary: This study examines the impact of psychiatric diagnosis on the behavior of police officers. The results show that compared to individuals with known psychiatric diagnoses, police officers demonstrate increased willingness to help and sympathize with psychiatric patients, while attributing less responsibility to their actions. However, they also exhibit avoidance behaviors, perceive greater danger, and express a higher need for isolation and involuntary treatment, particularly when dealing with schizophrenia.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Louise E. Smith, Henry W. W. Potts, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, Susan Michie, G. James Rubin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate factors associated with intention to self-isolate, request a test, and share details of close contacts when required. Psychological factors were found to be associated with intention to adhere to key components of the contact tracing system, with little difference in strength of associations by timepoint in the pandemic. Increasing knowledge about asymptomatic transmission and individual behavior impact on COVID-19 transmission may promote engagement with the test, trace, and isolate system.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Louise E. Smith, Henry W. W. Potts, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, Susan Michie, G. James Rubin
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of a stigmatizing attitude towards people of Chinese origin in the UK at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as investigate factors associated with holding such an attitude. Results showed that a significant portion of the UK population endorsed avoiding heavily populated areas by Chinese people, which was associated with higher levels of worry, perceived risk, and poorer knowledge about COVID-19.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Louise E. Smith, Henry W. W. Potts, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, Susan Michie, G. James Rubin
Summary: This study aimed to describe the worry and adoption of preventive behaviors in the UK during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. The findings showed that 19.8% of participants were very or extremely worried, with individuals from minoritized ethnic groups being particularly concerned. About 39.9% of participants reported engaging in extra hand or respiratory hygiene behaviors, which was associated with higher levels of worry, perceived effectiveness, self-efficacy, and exposure to COVID-19 information. Additionally, 13.7% of participants reduced their social interactions, which was linked to greater worry, perceived effectiveness, and self-efficacy. The study highlights the importance of emphasizing the perceived effectiveness and ease of carrying out preventive behaviors during the early stages of novel infectious disease outbreaks.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Louise E. Smith, Henry W. W. Potts, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, Susan Michie, G. James Rubin
Summary: The study investigated engagement with hand cleaning, reducing outings, and wearing a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that hand cleaning behavior remained high throughout the pandemic, out of home activity varied with the easing and reintroduction of restrictions, and wearing a face covering reached a plateau after an initial increase. Overall, people have continued to adopt personal protective behaviors during the pandemic.
Article
Anesthesiology
Charlotte E. Hall, Joanna Milward, Cristina Spoiala, Jaskiran K. Bhogal, Dale Weston, Henry W. W. Potts, Tristan Caulfield, Michael Toolan, Kate Kanga, Sarah El-Sheikha, Kevin Fong, Neil Greenberg
Summary: The winter of 2020/2021 witnessed an increase in poor mental health outcomes and functional impairment among ICU staff in England during the peak caseload period, with younger and less experienced nursing staff being the most affected.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. E. Smith, H. W. W. Potts, R. Amlot, N. T. Fear, S. Michie, G. J. Rubin
Summary: This study investigated the public knowledge and confidence in understanding local restrictions, motivation to adhere to restrictions, and self-reported behavior in different tier levels in England. It found that the recognition of the local tier level was high, but knowledge of specific guidance for tiers varied. Older individuals and those living in less deprived areas displayed higher confidence, while motivation to adhere to restrictions was associated with being female and older. People in tiers with greater restrictions were less likely to socially meet people from another household, but rates of going out for exercise and work did not differ.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
G. James Rubin, Louise E. Smith, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, Henry Potts, Susan Michie
Summary: This study aimed to assess the behavior of individuals in the UK who experienced symptoms such as cough, fever, or loss of taste or smell, but did not have a positive COVID-19 test result. It found that a significant proportion of individuals continued to engage in various activities, such as going to work, shopping, socializing, or providing care to vulnerable individuals, despite their symptoms. The rates of these behaviors did not differ based on the type of symptom or the perceived cause. However, individuals who had taken a COVID-19 test were less likely to engage in non-essential shopping.
Article
Education, Special
Sue Caton, Jill Bradshaw, Amanda Gillooly, Chris Hatton, Samantha Flynn, Edward Oloidi, Andrew Jahoda, Roseann Maguire, Anna Marriott, Peter Mulhall, Laurence Taggart, Stuart Todd, David Abbott, Stephen Beyer, Nick Gore, Pauline Heslop, Katrina Scior, Richard P. Hastings
Summary: During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the use of digital technology, but the experiences of digital participation for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) is less understood.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lauren Bell, Claire Garnett, Yihan Bao, Zhaoxi Cheng, Tianchen Qian, Olga Perski, Henry W. W. Potts, Elizabeth Williamson
Summary: This study examined the effect of different types of notifications on engagement in a drinking reduction app through a micro-randomized trial. The results showed that receiving a notification increased the probability of opening the app in the next hour by 3.5-fold, and both types of notifications were similarly effective. However, the effect of the notification did not change significantly over time. This suggests that targeting notifications based on user states and interests can enhance their engagement in the app, but further optimization is needed to improve long-term engagement.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Review
Education, Special
M. Patel, J. Y. Lee, K. Scior
Summary: This systematic review evaluated multiple measures of mental health problems and wellbeing in adults with intellectual disabilities. The results indicated that four measures showed promising psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity. However, there is a lack of psychometrically robust measures of mental wellbeing available.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Gianna Kohl, Wei Qi Koh, Katrina Scior, Georgina Charlesworth
Summary: This study explores self-disclosure by people with dementia on social media. It found that younger patients use social media more and use multiple platforms. Younger patients primarily share dementia-related information for advocacy and awareness, while older patients prioritize the dementia journey.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julii Brainard, Louise E. Smith, Henry W. W. Potts, G. James Rubin
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between age and partner counts during the 2022 mpox epidemic in the UK. The results showed a linear declining trend between age and partner counts for heterosexual partnership groups, but a peak in partner counts and concurrency for middle-aged MSMs (age 35-54), especially those in a highly sexually active subgroup.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Louise E. Smith, Robert West, Henry W. W. Potts, Richard Amlot, Nicola T. Fear, G. James Rubin, Susan Michie
Summary: This study found that worry about COVID-19, beliefs about risks and severity of COVID-19, and perceived effectiveness of facemasks were significantly associated with the use of facemasks. Removal of legal obligations to wear facemasks resulted in a 25% decrease in wearing facemasks and stronger correlations between psychological factors and facemask use.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Educational
Fiona Brand, Katrina Scior, Alana Loewenberger
Summary: This review examines befriending interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities and finds that such interventions often lead to increased community participation, positive changes in social networks, and improved mood for individuals receiving the intervention. Befrienders also report increased knowledge, new experiences, and opportunities for giving back. However, the existing research is limited in scope and methodology. Future research should focus on the effectiveness and long-term impact of befriending interventions, understanding the mechanisms of change, and obtaining the perspectives of individuals with intellectual disabilities on their experiences.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chidi Njoku, Stuart Green Hofer, Ganesh Sathyamoorthy, Neelam Patel, Henry W. W. Potts
Summary: This study explores the perspectives of stakeholders using accelerator programmes (APs) in promoting the adoption of digital health technologies. The findings indicate that while APs are helpful, there are still challenges such as the emphasis on traditional research evidence, which is difficult for SMEs to generate, and system-level barriers to healthcare innovation. Therefore, there is a need to develop supporting processes and infrastructure to accelerate the efficient and timely adoption of new digital health technologies.