Patterns of stigma toward schizophrenia among the general population: A latent profile analysis

Conclusion:
Some findings from the international literature were replicated; however, familial contact increased stigma, possibly denoting a locally modulated determinant. Hereby, our study also adds important cross-cultural data by showing that stigma toward schizophrenia is high in a Latin-American setting. We highlight the importance of analyzing the general population as a heterogeneous group, aiming to better elaborate anti-stigma campaigns.

Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - August 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Loch, A. A., Wang, Y.-P., Guarniero, F. B., Lawson, F. L., Hengartner, M. P., Rossler, W., Gattaz, W. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research