Navigating stigma: a qualitative study of barriers to opioid treatment engagement in Tanzania
To support MOUD retention, programs should integrate stigma reduction through expanded family engagement, more flexible clinic policies, and client-informed approaches. Public education efforts are also critical to addressing widespread misconceptions about MOUD and people who use drugs.
Authors
- Peter J. Winch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8569-5507)
- Jessie Mbwambo
- Iddi Haruna Nkya
- Haneefa T. Saleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6085-0635)
- Kaitlyn Atkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8302-542X)
- Erin E. Cooney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9563-1822)
- Abigail Admase
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00660-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44
Funders
- National Institutes of Health