Knowledge and Attitudes About Crystal Methamphetamine Among Key Community Groups in Australia
Stigmatising attitudes towards crystal methamphetamine remain prevalent, and experiences of discrimination towards people who use it are common. Evidence-based education and initiatives to reduce both public and self-stigma associated with crystal methamphetamine are needed. SO WHAT?: Stigma towards people who use methamphetamine remains common in Australia. This study highlights the need for targeted, evidence-based stigma reduction strategies to encourage help-seeking and improve health outcomes for people who use methamphetamine.
Authors
- Lexine Stapinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3656-4655)
- Stephanie Kershaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2494-4391)
- Nicola C. Newton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6305-2623)
- Frances Kay‐Lambkin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4252-5572)
- Maree Teesson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6744-463X)
- Katrina E. Champion (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8319-9366)
- Hannah Deen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9698-6198)
- Anna Grager
- Cath Chapman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-6862)
- Louise Birrell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1335-1382)
- Alison Bedford Russell
- Jessica Deng
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70096
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Government
- University of Sydney
- Department of Health and Aged Care, Australian Government
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council