Radio drama takes aim at mental health stigma in rural uganda

NCT ID NCT06000059

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether a radio drama can shift negative attitudes toward mental illness in rural Uganda. Researchers will measure stigma levels among community members, traditional healers, religious leaders, and families of those with mental illness. The drama is adapted from a theater program and delivered via radio, the most common media in the region. The goal is to see if this approach can increase acceptance and reduce stigma.

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Active substance: a radio drama adapted from a community-led theater intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this radio drama could offer a low-cost, scalable way to reduce mental health stigma in rural communities.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in a single region, so results may not apply broadly. The radio drama's impact on real-world stigma remains uncertain.

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Conditions

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psychiatric disorder

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

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Locations

Empowerment to Heal - Uganda

Mpunde, Buyende District, Uganda

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