James O E Pittman1, Sunghwan Noh, Daniel Coleman. 1. Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, The Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health, San Diego, CA, USA. james.pittman@va.gov
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated a consumer delivered anti-stigma presentation, In Our Own Voice (IOOV), with Masters of Social Work (MSW) students, replicating a previous study with undergraduates. METHODS: Thirty MSW students completed pre and post surveys to measure changes in attitude, knowledge and social distance after the presentation. RESULTS: Paired samples t-tests showed increases in attitude (p < .001), knowledge (p < .05), and social distance (p < .001). Compared with previous research on undergraduate students, MSW students scored higher on all three pre-test measures (all p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The results further support the effectiveness of IOOV and indicate that graduate level helping professionals can benefit from anti-stigma programs. Future research should go beyond self-report knowledge and attitude evaluation, test the efficacy of the components of the IOOV program (video, contact with presenters), and test the lasting effects of the program.
OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated a consumer delivered anti-stigma presentation, In Our Own Voice (IOOV), with Masters of Social Work (MSW) students, replicating a previous study with undergraduates. METHODS: Thirty MSW students completed pre and post surveys to measure changes in attitude, knowledge and social distance after the presentation. RESULTS: Paired samples t-tests showed increases in attitude (p < .001), knowledge (p < .05), and social distance (p < .001). Compared with previous research on undergraduate students, MSW students scored higher on all three pre-test measures (all p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The results further support the effectiveness of IOOV and indicate that graduate level helping professionals can benefit from anti-stigma programs. Future research should go beyond self-report knowledge and attitude evaluation, test the efficacy of the components of the IOOV program (video, contact with presenters), and test the lasting effects of the program.
Authors: Wayne Clark; Stephanie N Welch; Sandra H Berry; Ann M Collentine; Rebecca Collins; Dorthy Lebron; Amy L Shearer Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2013-03-14 Impact factor: 9.308