Authors: Kim Hartog, Carly Hubbard, Angelica Krouwer, Graham Thornicroft, Brandon Kohrt, and Mark Jordans
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Research and analysis
Stigma reduction interventions for children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: Systematic review of intervention strategies
1 Feb 2020
Stigmatisation and discrimination are common worldwide, and have profound negative impacts on health and quality of life. Research, albeit limited, has focused predominantly on adults. There is a paucity of literature about stigma reduction strategies concerning children and adolescents, with evidence especially sparse for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This systematic review synthesised child-focused stigma reduction strategies in LMIC, and compared these to adult-focused interventions.
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