CompletedNot Applicable

Destigmatization Among Primary Health Care Providers

Iraq165 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if an educational program can reduce stigma toward mental illness among primary health care providers. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the educational program decrease stigma toward mental illness among participants? * How does the program improve knowledge about mental illness? * What beliefs about mental illness do participants hold before and after the program? Researcher will compare the intervention group, who will receive the educational program, to a control group that will not receive the program to see if the educational program is effective in reducing stigma and improving knowledge. Participants will: Attend educational sessions designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness. Complete questionnaires about their attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge regarding mental illness before and after the program. Provide demographic information and professional background details.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently holding a position in the government health sector in Kirkuk City. * Actively engaged in delivering assistance to clients. Exclusion Criteria: * Not directly involved in delivering assistance to clients. * Unwilling to participate in the educational program.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Stigma Levels

Timeframe: Baseline pre the educational program, and at 3 months follow-up.

Mental Health Knowledge Questionnaire based on educational program.

Timeframe: Before the educational program and at 3 months post-program completion.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06655792

SponsorHawler Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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