The PRiorItieS study V.1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
PRiorItieS; A study exploring PReferences for treatment, Internalised Stigma & social defeat among individuals in receipt of care for psychosis from mental health services
IRAS ID
242138
Contact name
Hamish J McLeod
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
n/a, n/a
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 1 days
Research summary
Background: Research suggests that migrants are at greater risk of developing psychosis than non-migrants. One hypothesis is that pathways to care are more prolonged for migrants. Several factors such as internalised stigma, social defeat and preference for non-medical treatments could contribute to delays in help seeking, by worsening mental health problems due to longer duration of untreated illness. Although previous studies have explored some of the barriers to help-seeking none have examined treatment preferences among UK migrants experiencing psychosis or have compared barriers for migrants and non-migrants with experiences of psychosis. This is partly because there is no adequate measure to assess treatment preferences amongst individuals from all ethnic backgrounds who are experiencing psychosis.
Aims: The main aim of this study is to explore differences on experiences of internalised stigma, social defeat experiences and treatment preferences among migrants and non-migrants experiencing psychosis in early intervention, acute and rehabilitation services in Glasgow.
Design & Methods: This is a cross-sectional, feasibility study which will use a between groups design to determine differences between the two groups. The study will comprise two phases. Phase 1 will involve the development of a measure of treatment preferences. An expert panel will provide feedback on the suitability and utility of the tool. This feedback will be used to refine the measure.
Phase 2 will involve testing the tool in clinical settings and exploring differences among migrants and non-migrants in treatment preferences. Measures of social defeat and stigma will also be completed to explore differences between the two groups.
Applications: This study will contribute a more detailed understanding of barriers to help-seeking and will inform prevention and intervention strategies for psychosis. It will also help establish a reliable measure of treatment preferences for use with individuals experiencing psychosis.REC name
West of Scotland REC 4
REC reference
19/WS/0005
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jan 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion