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be rude, even if only they are only blunt (P = 0.006). We found no
differences in empathy between first year and last year MS.
Conclusions In our sample of Italian students, we have not found
MS to be more or less empathetic than other university students,
but there are some peculiar differences in empathy that make them
better suited to the chosen course of study. Moreover, we found no
differences between the different years of medical school.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV1032
Owning the brand of psychiatry
A. Peters
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists,
OPCEO, Melbourne, Australia
In Australia and New Zealand, conversations around mental health
are playing out in the public space with increasing frequency. Men-
tal health promotion campaigns and organizations are embraced by
mainstream and other forms of media, and supported by govern-
ment. Whilst public knowledge of mental illness is increasing, the
profile of psychiatrists as leaders and medical experts in mental ill-
ness is a more difficult brand to sell. With a somewhat tarnished
history behind us, the modern evidence-based practice of psychia-
try is not always at the forefront of public impression. Furthermore,
in Australia, more than half of the population (56%) is unaware that
psychiatrists have undertaken medical training as a doctor. This
presentation will outline Royal Australian and New Zealand college
of psychiatrists (RANZCP) action to improve community informa-
tion about psychiatry, psychiatrists and treatment experiences.
Disclosure of interest The author has not supplied his/her decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV1033
Prejudice towards people with mental
illness
J. Radovi´c ∗, I. Roncevic-Grzeta , J. Rebic
Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Psychiatric Clinic, KBC
Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
∗ Corresponding author.
This paper reports the results of a medical research that measured
prejudice and attitudes towardsmentally ill people and towards the
mental illness. Three groups of respondents were studied: medical
students, psychology students and the general population. Medical
students and psychology students represented a population that
is educated in regards to mental illness, and the general popula-
tion was not trained so much about mental illness. The hypothesis
was that the respondents who have been working with mentally ill
people and had lots of knowledge about mental illnesses were the
personswith less prejudice towards peoplewithmental illness. The
main objective of research was to examine the differences in prej-
udice and attitudes between respondents who had experience and
knowledge related to mental illness and people with mental illness
compared to those without such knowledge and experience. Test-
ing was conducted using an anonymous online survey consisting
of thirteen questions. The research confirmed the hypothesis and
it could be an incentive for education aimed at specific groups.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV1034
The importance of early detection of
child neurodevelopment in primary
care in Colombia
A.M. Romero Otalvaro ∗, M. Munoz-Argel
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Psicologia, Monteria, Colombia
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction The systematic assessment of child development for
the first 30months of age is essential in the monitoring of health
outcomes; this requires to have a structured protocol to systemati-
cally observe the milestones that have to be achieved at each stage
of child development, and prevent deficiencies related to risk fac-
tors, reduce and prevent special needs arising from a deficit of the
neurodevelopment.
Objective Describe the results of the evaluation of early detec-
tion of neurodevelopment problems in subjects from 0–30months
of age who assist to child developmental centers in municipali-
ties located in the Colombian Caribbean region; the main need for
intervention was characterized with different neurodevelopment
problems.
Methods A cross-sectional study was developed. Childs from
0–30months of age who attended to the child development cen-
ters were tested. Exclusion criteria were not stipulated. The ASQ-3
and a demographic survey (Graffar’s survey) were administrated,
in order to correlate the social level and the overall results.
Results The study included 750 boy/girl. The maturational devel-
opment for each age group was determined, an analysis of each
neurodevelopment area was conducted and the results were cor-
related with the demographic survey.
Conclusions High levels of suspicion of possible neurodevelop-
ment problems and the referral to diagnostic evaluation were
observed for access to appropriate treatments. Early detection is
highlighted as a tool in primary care that optimizes health sector
resources and act in the appropriate periods of plasticity of child
development.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV1035
Psychiatric treatment-associated
stigmatization as viewed through eyes
of rural health clinic patients
D. Sendler ∗, A. Markiewicz
1 University of Lublin Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and
Sexual Consultation Clinic, Lublin, Poland
2 Private practice, Community mental health, Lublin, Poland
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction Having amental disease is frequently a stigmatizing
experience for patients. We know little about urban inhabitants
who travel to rural health clinics to receive mental treatment.
Objectives Recruit and interview urban-based psychiatric
patients who, to avoid stigmatization; travel to rural community
clinics with the intention of receiving treatment.
Methods Study included participants (n = 32) who exchanged
treatment in government subsidized city clinics for rural commu-
nity centers. Qualitative interviews lasting thirty minutes were
recorded and transcribed for content analysis. MAXQDA, version
12, was used to annotate transcripts with topic specific nodes, fol-
lowed by cluster theme and trend analysis.
Results Trend analysis yielded three areas of concern for
subsidized urban psychiatry: cost/insurance, lack of staff profes-
sionalism, and family-driven ostracism. Seven respondents cited
cost as the main factor, influencing the choice of rural-based care
over city clinic. Patients with stable income, but without insur-
ance (n = 14), felt unwelcome in city clinics as their ability to pay