Systematic review of interventions for reducing stigma experienced by children with disabilities and their families in low‐ and middle‐income countries: state of the evidence. Issue 5 (13th April 2020)
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- Title:
- Systematic review of interventions for reducing stigma experienced by children with disabilities and their families in low‐ and middle‐income countries: state of the evidence. Issue 5 (13th April 2020)
- Main Title:
- Systematic review of interventions for reducing stigma experienced by children with disabilities and their families in low‐ and middle‐income countries: state of the evidence
- Authors:
- Smythe, Tracey
Adelson, Jaimie D
Polack, Sarah - Abstract:
- Abstract: Objectives: To identify and assess the evidence for interventions to reduce stigma experienced by children with disabilities and their families in low‐ and middle‐income settings. Methods: Systematic review of seven databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, PsycINFO, Social Policy and Practice, CINAHL, IBSS) for studies of interventions that aimed to reduce stigma for children with disabilities published from January 2000 to April 2018. Data were extracted on study population, study design, intervention level(s) and target group, and type(s) of stigma addressed. A narrative approach was used to synthesise the results. Results: Twenty studies were included. The majority (65%) of interventions targeted enacted stigma (negative attitudes) and the most common intervention approach was education/training (63%). Over half (54%) of interventions were delivered at the organisational/institutional level, and only four studies targeted more than one social level. The most common disability targeted was epilepsy (50%) followed by intellectual impairment (20%). The majority of studies ( n = 18/20, 90%) found a reduction in a component of stigma; however, most (90%) studies had a high risk of bias. Conclusions: This review highlights the lack of quality evidence on effective stigma‐reduction strategies for children with disabilities. Validation and consistent use of contextually relevant scales to measure stigma may advance this field of research. Studies that involve peopleAbstract: Objectives: To identify and assess the evidence for interventions to reduce stigma experienced by children with disabilities and their families in low‐ and middle‐income settings. Methods: Systematic review of seven databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, PsycINFO, Social Policy and Practice, CINAHL, IBSS) for studies of interventions that aimed to reduce stigma for children with disabilities published from January 2000 to April 2018. Data were extracted on study population, study design, intervention level(s) and target group, and type(s) of stigma addressed. A narrative approach was used to synthesise the results. Results: Twenty studies were included. The majority (65%) of interventions targeted enacted stigma (negative attitudes) and the most common intervention approach was education/training (63%). Over half (54%) of interventions were delivered at the organisational/institutional level, and only four studies targeted more than one social level. The most common disability targeted was epilepsy (50%) followed by intellectual impairment (20%). The majority of studies ( n = 18/20, 90%) found a reduction in a component of stigma; however, most (90%) studies had a high risk of bias. Conclusions: This review highlights the lack of quality evidence on effective stigma‐reduction strategies for children with disabilities. Validation and consistent use of contextually relevant scales to measure stigma may advance this field of research. Studies that involve people with disabilities in the design and implementation of these strategies are needed. Abstract : Objectifs: Identifier et évaluer les données des interventions visant à réduire la stigmatisation subie par les enfants avec des invalidités et leurs familles dans les milieux à revenu faible et intermédiaire. Méthodes: Revue systématique de sept bases de données (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, PsycINFO, Social Policy and Practice, CINAHL, IBSS) pour des études d'interventions visant à réduire la stigmatisation des enfants handicapés publiées de janvier 2000 à avril 2018. Les données ont été extraites sur la population étudiée, la conception de l'étude, le(s) niveau(x) d'intervention et le groupe cible, ainsi que le(s) type(s) de stigmatisation abordé(s). Une approche narrative a été utilisée pour synthétiser les résultats. Résultats: Vingt études ont été incluses. La majorité (65%) des interventions ciblaient la stigmatisation (attitudes négatives) et l'approche d'intervention la plus courante était l'éducation/la formation (63%). Plus de la moitié (54%) des interventions ont été réalisées au niveau organisationnel/institutionnel et seules quatre études ciblaient plus d'un niveau social. L'invalidité la plus fréquemment ciblée était l'épilepsie (50%) suivie de la déficience intellectuelle (20%). La majorité des études (n = 18/20, 90%) ont trouvé une réduction d'une composante de la stigmatisation, mais la plupart (90%) des études présentaient un risque élevé de biais. Conclusions: Cette revue met en évidence le manque de données probantes de qualité sur les stratégies efficaces de réduction de la stigmatisation pour les enfants handicapés. La validation et l'utilisation cohérente d'échelles contextuellement pertinentes pour mesurer la stigmatisation pourraient faire avancer ce domaine de recherche. Des études impliquant les personnes avec des invalidités dans la conception et la mise en œuvre de ces stratégies sont nécessaires. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Tropical medicine & international health. Volume 25:Issue 5(2020)
- Journal:
- Tropical medicine & international health
- Issue:
- Volume 25:Issue 5(2020)
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- Volume 25, Issue 5 (2020)
- Year:
- 2020
- Volume:
- 25
- Issue:
- 5
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2020-0025-0005-0000
- Page Start:
- 508
- Page End:
- 524
- Publication Date:
- 2020-04-13
- Subjects:
- stigma -- disability -- child -- discrimination -- low‐ and middle‐income countries
stigmatisation -- invalidité -- enfant -- discrimination -- pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire
Tropical medicine -- Periodicals
Public health -- Periodicals
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/tmi.13388 ↗
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