Factors associated with mental health stigma among teachers and caregivers of primary school children in Uganda
Higher levels of stigma were associated with lower mental health knowledge and higher frequencies of psychological aggression among teachers and caregivers. Additionally, lower caregiver education was associated with higher levels of stigma. This underscores the importance of targeted interventions to enhance mental health awareness and reduce aggressive disciplinary practices. Additionally, the observed associations with caregiver education emphasize the need for tailored approaches that account for demographic variations in stigma.
Authors
- Nora Braathu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7506-8910)
- Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-3611)
- Ane‐Marthe Solheim Skar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4135-430X)
- Tore Wentzel‐Larsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0318-4162)
- Mukisa Marjorie Kabatooro
- Juliet N. Babirye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6665-2920)
Institutions
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NO)
- Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25059-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44