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October 15, 2025Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and PolicyOpen Access

Navigating stigma: a qualitative study of barriers to opioid treatment engagement in Tanzania

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AAAbigail AdmaseECErin E. CooneyKAKaitlyn Atkins

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals stigma-related obstacles to opioid treatment engagement in Tanzania, suggesting critical strategies for improvement.

Key Points

  • Stigma primarily prevents consistent opioid treatment engagement among clients in Tanzania, impacting adherence significantly.
  • In-depth interviews revealed five major themes around stigma influencing treatment retention, particularly in public settings.
  • The qualitative study included 40 interviews and 4 focus groups with MOUD clients, highlighting pervasive social barriers.
  • Stigma reduction through family engagement and public education efforts is essential for improving opioid treatment outcomes.

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Admase et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efbd16d61273c8652d7f0ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00660-y
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