Original research
par
Sumnall, Harry R. et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We investigated whether depiction of the characteristics of decedents represented in news articles about drug related deaths (DRD) was associated with differences in stigmatising attitudes and support for harm reduction policy.
Constatations/points à retenir
Stigma was higher towards depictions of male, older, and heroin deaths. Harm reduction support was higher in those participants seeing older compared to younger subjects, and the older ecstasy decedent compared to younger decedent.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Participants (N = 1280) were randomly presented with one of eight simulated news stories that reported on a DRD that differed with respect to drug (ecstasy or heroin), and the gender (male or female) and age (younger or older) of the decedent.
Mots clés
Harm reduction
Stigma
Mortality
