Fernando, S. M., Deane, F. P. and McLeod, H. J. (2017) The delaying effect of stigma on mental health help‐seeking in Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 9(1), e12255. (doi: 10.1111/appy.12255) (PMID:28147468)
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Abstract
Background: Mental health stigma has been associated with delays in seeking treatment. Aims: To describe perceived stigma experienced by patients and carers in Sri Lanka and to determine the effects of stigma on help‐seeking delay. Methods: Survey of outpatients and family carers (n = 118 dyads) attending two psychiatric hospitals in Sri Lanka, using the Disclosure and Discrimination subscales of the Stigma Scale. Results: Stigma was positively related to help‐seeking delay for carers but not patients. Public stigma experienced by carers accounted for 23% of the variance in help‐seeking delay. Conclusion: Reducing stigma may reduce help‐seeking delays during the course of treatment.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McLeod, Professor Hamish |
Authors: | Fernando, S. M., Deane, F. P., and McLeod, H. J. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | Asia-Pacific Psychiatry |
Publisher: | Wiley |
ISSN: | 1758-5864 |
ISSN (Online): | 1758-5872 |
Published Online: | 24 August 2016 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 John Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd. |
First Published: | First published in Asia-Pacific Psychiatry 9(1):e12255 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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