A Comparative Study Of Internalized Stigma And Its Correlates Among Different Psychiatric Disorders In Remission
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Article : Open Access
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Article Type: Original Article
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Subject : Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychology
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Year : 2018
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Author : Srilakshmi Pingali
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Author : Sireesha Srinivasa Rao
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Author : Molangur Umashankar
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Page From : 29
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Page To : 33
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Page No : 29-33
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Abstract Introduction: Stigma is the negative stereotyping and bias a person with mental illness is subjected to. Internalized stigma is a part of personal stigma and occurs by internalizing the public stigma. There are a number of reported consequences of internalized stigma that play a role in recovery and rehabilitation. The commonly reported consequences are the loss of self-esteem and self-efficacy, disempowerment, demoralization, loss of income and non-adherence to medication Aims and Objectives:To study and compare the internalized stigma among patients with schizophrenia, bipolar and anxiety disorders in remission. To understand the clinical and sociodemographic correlates of the same. Materials and Methods:A total of 120 outpatients fulfilling criteria for the study were taken. Semi -structured proforma for sociodemographic and clinical variables and the internalized stigma of mental illness (ISMI) scale for internalized stigma were used. Results:60% showed stigma. 23% showed moderate stigma. Females and patients who were involuntarily admitted had significantly more stigma. Stigma however did not differ significantly among the various diagnostic groups. Conclusion: A significant number of females and involuntarily admitted patients irrespective of their diagnosis experienced internalized stigma.
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Keyword : Internalized stigma, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, anxiety.
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How to cite this article:
Pingali S, Rao S S, Umashankar M, A Comparative Study Of Internalized Stigma And Its Correlates Among Different Psychiatric Disorders In Remission. Telangana J Psychiatry. 2018;4(1):29-33.
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