| Autor: |
Al-Rawashdeh, Ahmad B., Alnjadat, Rafi M., Younis, Mohammad Bani, Rayan, Ahmad, Harb, Alaa, Al-Aaraj, Heyam |
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Apr-Jun2021, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p1873-1878, 6p |
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Background: This study aims to identify the demographic and cultural correlates of mental illness stigma towards patients and their family members from the perspectives of university students. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was employed. A total of 398 students from four universities participated in the study. They completed the demographic data questionnaire, the scale of cultural misconceptions about mental illness and the Discrimination–Devaluation Scale. Results: Results of independent t-test and one-way ANOVA indicated no significant difference in the levels of mental health stigma towards patients and their families based on students’ gender, faculty and place of residency. Previous history of family mental illness was associated with stigma towards patients and their families. Old age was associated with few mental stigmas towards patients’ families. Various cultural misconceptions about the causes and the treatment of mental illness were significantly associated with mental illness stigma. Conclusion: Addressing cultural misconceptions is crucial in reducing mental illness stigma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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