Ahmad Rayan1, Maryam Husnee Mahroum2, Aws Khasawneh3. 1. Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan. 2. The Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at King Abdullah University Hospital, Ramtha, Jordan. 3. Department of Neuro Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Abstract
AIM: This study aims to assess the correlates of stigma toward mental illness among patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS: One hundred and sixty one Jordanian outpatients suffering from MDD completed the study. Participants completed the demographic questionnaire, the Center for Epidemiological Studies for the intensity of depression, and the Devaluation-Discrimination Scale to assess stigma. RESULTS: Participants reported a moderate level of perceived stigma toward mental illness. Age, perceived pain, the number of relapses, and severity of depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with stigma toward mental illness among the study sample. The severity of depressive symptoms was the strongest correlate of stigma toward mental illness. CONCLUSIONS: Factors associated with stigma toward mental illness should be carefully considered when implementing anti-stigma programs for patients.
AIM: This study aims to assess the correlates of stigma toward mental illness among patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS: One hundred and sixty one Jordanian outpatients suffering from MDD completed the study. Participants completed the demographic questionnaire, the Center for Epidemiological Studies for the intensity of depression, and the Devaluation-Discrimination Scale to assess stigma. RESULTS:Participants reported a moderate level of perceived stigma toward mental illness. Age, perceived pain, the number of relapses, and severity of depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with stigma toward mental illness among the study sample. The severity of depressive symptoms was the strongest correlate of stigma toward mental illness. CONCLUSIONS: Factors associated with stigma toward mental illness should be carefully considered when implementing anti-stigma programs for patients.
Authors: Jeremy C Kane; Melissa A Elafros; Sarah M Murray; Ellen M H Mitchell; Jura L Augustinavicius; Sara Causevic; Stefan D Baral Journal: BMC Med Date: 2019-02-15 Impact factor: 8.775