What does this research mean for the field?

Internal and external stigma function as multi-dimensional barriers that jointly constrain access to addiction treatment at every stage, from initial help-seeking to sustained recovery and reintegration. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the joint impact of internal and external stigma on access to addiction treatment services and sustained recovery in a community-based rehabilitation setting in Tanzania.

August 27, 2026Social science and human research bulletin.Open Access

The Impact of Stigma on Access to Addiction Treatment Services in Iringa Municipality: A Case Study of Iringa Sober House

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FKFinehas Yona Kinganga

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Qualitative case study reveals internal and external stigma impede addiction treatment access and recovery in rehabilitation settings, highlighting the need for coordinated interventions.

Key Points

To examine the joint impact of internal and external stigma on access to addiction treatment services and sustained recovery in a community-based rehabilitation setting in Tanzania.
Qualitative case study design conducted at Iringa Sober House using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary review.
Purposively sampled 30 participants (N=30), including 15 residents, 5 family members, 8 healthcare providers and support staff, and 2 community leaders.
Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Internal stigma operated through shame, guilt, and self-blame, leading to inhibited disclosure, delayed help-seeking, and reduced motivation to maintain treatment.
External stigma manifested as social rejection, fear of public labeling, institutional barriers within healthcare systems, and persistent discrimination disrupting recovery after discharge.

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Finehas Yona Kinganga (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe9da10c91c1e92621e24 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22096685

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August 27, 2026Social science and human research bulletin.Open Access

The Impact of Stigma on Access to Addiction Treatment Services in Iringa Municipality: A Case Study of Iringa Sober House

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Authors

FKFinehas Yona Kinganga

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Implication

Qualitative case study reveals internal and external stigma impede addiction treatment access and recovery in rehabilitation settings, highlighting the need for coordinated interventions.

Key Points

To examine the joint impact of internal and external stigma on access to addiction treatment services and sustained recovery in a community-based rehabilitation setting in Tanzania.
Qualitative case study design conducted at Iringa Sober House using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary review.
Purposively sampled 30 participants (N=30), including 15 residents, 5 family members, 8 healthcare providers and support staff, and 2 community leaders.
Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Internal stigma operated through shame, guilt, and self-blame, leading to inhibited disclosure, delayed help-seeking, and reduced motivation to maintain treatment.
External stigma manifested as social rejection, fear of public labeling, institutional barriers within healthcare systems, and persistent discrimination disrupting recovery after discharge.

Cite This Study

Finehas Yona Kinganga (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe9da10c91c1e92621e24 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22096685

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