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This research explores how stigma affects care for individuals with substance use disorders facing multiple disadvantages, such as homelessness and poverty.

August 13, 2026Journal of Health Services Research & PolicyOpen Access

From healthcare encounters to policy: Patient and stakeholder perspectives on how stigma undermines care for people with substance use disorders and multiple disadvantages

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NMNikolaos MylonasGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust SKStephen J. KaarGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Qualitative analysis examines stigma's effects on care experiences in people with substance use disorders, suggesting advocacy and training improvements.

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This research explores how stigma affects care for individuals with substance use disorders facing multiple disadvantages, such as homelessness and poverty.
Conducted 98 semi-structured interviews with service users, staff, and stakeholders of outreach services in England.
Analyzed data using iterative categorisation technique guided by a sociological model of stigma.
Framework informed analysis focused on stigma and discrimination in mental health.
Identified themes of stigmatising language and discriminatory practices in health care encounters.
Found that self-stigma negatively impacts help-seeking behavior.
Highlighted the importance of specialist services in mitigating stigma and promoting better care.

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Mylonas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76d82b0e0cff3f64084e https://doi.org/10.1177/13558196261475658

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Qualitative analysis examines stigma's effects on care experiences in people with substance use disorders, suggesting advocacy and training improvements.

From healthcare encounters to policy: Patient and stakeholder perspectives on how stigma undermines care for people with substance use disorders and multiple disadvantages

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From healthcare encounters to policy: Patient and stakeholder perspectives on how stigma undermines care for people with substance use disorders and multiple disadvantages

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