Stigmatization of people with alcohol use disorders: An updated systematic review of population studies

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Beitragende

Abstract

Background: We summarize research on the public stigmatization of persons with alcohol use disorder (AUD) in comparison with other mental health conditions and embed the results into a conceptual framework of the stigma process. Methods: We conducted a systematic search using Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed and PsycINFO (via Ovid), and Web of Science for population-based studies on the public stigma in AUD and at least 1 other mental health condition, published between October 1, 2010 and December 20, 2020, thus including all studies published since the last systematic review on this topic. The study is registered with PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42020173054). Results: We identified 20,561 records, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria, reporting results from 16 unique studies conducted in 9 different countries. Compared to substance-unrelated mental disorders, persons with AUD were generally less likely to be considered mentally ill, while they were perceived as being more dangerous and responsible for their condition. Further, the public desire for social distance was consistently higher for people with AUD. We found no consistent differences in the public stigma toward persons with AUD in comparison with other substance use disorders. Conclusion: The stigmatization of persons with AUD remains comparatively high and is distinct from that of other substance-unrelated disorders.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)899-911
Seitenumfang13
FachzeitschriftAlcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Jahrgang45
Ausgabenummer5
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Mai 2021
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 33970504

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • alcohol use disorder, discrimination, mental health, stereotypes, stigma