Abstract
People with a mental illness may be at increased risk of acquiring blood borne viruses, such as hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is highly stigmatized, largely as a result of its association with injecting drug use. Mental illness is also stigmatized and hence people with a mental illness and hepatitis C may face a type of double stigma. This study explored the impact of hepatitis C-related stigma on care and support for people with a mental illness. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted with 117 mental health support workers from a community managed organisation. Surveys assessed support workers' attitudes towards hepatitis C and people who inject, and whether these attitudes influence support workers' level of comfort with and perceived capability in working with clients who have hepatitis C and a mental illness. Surveys also investigated support workers' feelings about recovery in relation to clients with a mental illness who also have hepatitis C. Data indicate that workers’ attitudes towards people with hep...
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