Table 2 Proposed activities and outcomes based on Cross et al. approaches to reduce stigma
From: The lived experience of stigma and parkinson’s disease in Kenya: a public health challenge
Approach | Activity | Proposed outcomes |
|---|---|---|
Training and contact | Educational campaigns for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and institutions | Increase awareness about Parkinson’s symptoms among HCPs, ensure timely and accurate diagnoses at primary care level & initiation of treatment |
Community health training and contact initiatives | Tackle myths and misconceptions & encourage earlier diagnoses through widespread awareness of symptoms | |
Social capital strategy | Establishment of support groups | Provision of support and resources & creation of a platform to advocate for rights |
Media and public education campaigns | Increase the profile and visibility of Parkinson’s & raise awareness to tackle stigmatising perceptions | |
Rights-based strategy | Increased provision of neurological services | Improve access to affordable, sustainable treatment and care for people with Parkinson’s |
Government subsidised medication | ||
Access to health and social protection, and disability rights |