Perceived stigma among individuals with common mental disorders
| Autor: | Herbert Matschinger, Ronny Bruffaerts, Jordi Alonso, Andrea Buron, Josep M. Haro, Sonia Rojas-Farreras, Giovanni de Girolamo, Viviane Kovess, Gemma Vilagut, Ron de Graaf |
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| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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Adult
Cross-Cultural Comparison Male medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Cross-sectional study media_common.quotation_subject Culture Population Stigma (botany) Embarrassment Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic Disability Evaluation Young Adult Quality of life (healthcare) medicine Humans Psychiatry education Aged media_common Stereotyping education.field_of_study Mood Disorders business.industry Mental Disorders Public health Social distance Middle Aged Anxiety Disorders Health Surveys Cross-cultural studies Europe Alcoholism Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Cross-Sectional Studies Psychological Distance Socioeconomic Factors Quality of Life Educational Status Female business Prejudice Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Affective Disorders. 118:180-186 |
| ISSN: | 0165-0327 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jad.2009.02.006 |
| Popis: | Background Severe mental disorders are associated with social distance from the general population, but there is lack of data on the stigma reported by individuals with common mental disorders. Aims To identify the correlates and the impact of stigma among individuals with common mental disorders. Methods Cross-sectional, household interview survey of 8796 representing the non-institutionalized adults of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. Two perceived stigma questions (embarrassment and discrimination) were asked to respondents with significant disability. Health-related quality of life measured by the SF-12, work and activity limitation and social limitation were also assessed. Results Among the 815 participants with a 12-month mental disorder and significant disability, 14.8% had perceived stigma. Stigma was significantly associated with low education, being married/living with someone and being unemployed. Perceived stigma was associated with decreased quality of life (SF-12 PCS score − 4.65; p Conclusion Individuals with mental disorders are more likely to report stigma if they have lower education, are married, or are unemployed. Perceived stigma is associated with considerably decrease in quality of life and role functioning. Health professionals and society at large must be aware of these findings, which suggest that fighting stigma should be a public health priority. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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