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J Psychiatr Res ; 177: 264-270, 2024 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39053294

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OBJECTIVE: Given the relevance of internalised stigma in people suffering from a mental disorder, in the present study, the possible mediating and moderating role of self-stigma in the relationship between personal recovery and symptomatology has been studied. METHOD: 265 participants with severe mental disorder completed the following instruments: ISMI (self-stigma), REE (personal recovery) and HoNOS, CGI, GAF and EuroQol (symptomatology). RESULTS: both the mediation and moderation analyses show significant results, which would indicate that internalised stigma has an effect on the relationship between personal recovery and symptomatology. Also, people with lower level of personal recovery and greater self-stigma have greater symptomatology than those who are in more advanced personal recovery processes and have a lower perception of internalised stigma. DISCUSSION: the findings of this study suggest that self-stigma has an effect, and the improvement at personal recovery and symptomatology is accentuated when people with a severe mental disorder have a better management of internalised stigma. Therefore, it may be interesting to include this variable in recovery interventions.


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Trastornos Mentales , Autoimagen , Estigma Social , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Trastornos Mentales/psicología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica
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Int J Soc Psychiatry ; 70(4): 639-652, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38279534

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PURPOSE: This study aimed to meta-analysis the level of internalised stigma experienced by individuals with psychosis worldwide, and the impact of cultural differences, economic status of the studied regions and duration of illness on their levels of internalised stigma. Clinical and individual level factors associated with internalised stigma and stigma resistance were also systematically reviewed. METHODS: A systematic search of keywords on two scholarly databases were conducted. The individualism index of the countries or regions where the studies were conducted was retrieved from Hofstede's updated measurement of individualism. Economic status of regions was categorised based on their per capita gross national income. Meta-analysis and meta-regression were conducted using the 'metafor' package in R. Factors associated with internalised stigma and stigma resistance were also systematically consolidated. RESULTS: Seventy-three articles were included in the meta-analysis and the pooled score of both internalised stigma and stigma resistance of individuals with psychosis were within the mild range (2.20 and 2.44, respectively). The meta-regression analysis found high collectivism culture is significantly related to a higher level of internalised stigma. Economic status was not significant. Thirty-five articles were included in the systematic review and clinical, psychological, psychosocial variables, cognition and sociodemographic factors were found to be associated with internalised stigma. CONCLUSION: Internalised stigma in psychosis is ubiquitous worldwide and high collectivism culture may be related with high internalised stigma. With the presence of multiple individual factors related to internalised stigma, intervention programmes to reduce internalised stigma should consider focussing on both macro- and micro-level factors.


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Trastornos Psicóticos , Estigma Social , Humanos , Trastornos Psicóticos/psicología
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Psychol Psychother ; 2023 Nov 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37964710

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OBJECTIVES: Hearing voices is associated with public stigma and this can influence readiness to identify as a voice hearer (VH) and psychological wellbeing. In this study, we investigated the relationships between a VH social identity, the integration of that identity with other important social identities and wellbeing. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study, with a subset of longitudinal data across three time points. METHODS: People who self-identified as voice hearers completed questionnaires (VH social identity, identity integration, wellbeing and perceptions of in-group and out-group empathy) at three time points, spaced at 3-monthly intervals. The final sample comprised 182 participants at T1, 91 at T2 and 75 at T3. Hierarchical linear multiple regression analyses were used to test all hypotheses. RESULTS: The integration of a VH social identity was strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing at T1. Identity integration was also associated with static wellbeing scores at 6 months. Effects on wellbeing were not accounted for by either severity of voice-hearing or paranoia. Whilst perceptions of in-group empathy were associated with VH social identification, perceptions of outgroup empathy were important for identity integration. CONCLUSIONS: Integrating a VH social identity with other important identities into a coherent sense of self is important for wellbeing in voice hearers; perceived in-group and outgroup empathy are important in this process.

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Front Psychiatry ; 14: 1232973, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37840795

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Aims: Romantic relationships represent one of the most salient sources of social support. In general population studies, they are associated with both physical and psychological benefits. Research suggests that for people with psychosis, romantic relationships may also have a positive impact on a range of outcomes, but the reasons for these associations are still unclear. This study aims to investigate whether satisfaction with romantic relationships status is associated with better wellbeing outcomes in people with experience of psychosis and explore three possible psychological mediators of this relationship. Methods: Participants who had previously sought support for psychosis (n = 190) completed an online survey including measures of relationship status satisfaction (the Satisfaction with Relationship Scale) as well as measures of psychotic symptoms (the CAPE-42), general well-being (Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale) and several psychological variables relevant to the pathway between romantic relationships and well-being outcomes, namely loneliness, internalised stigma, self-esteem and attachment. Results: Fearful attachment and partner criticism were negatively associated with relationship status satisfaction. Having a partner was positively associated with relationship status satisfaction. Higher levels of relationship status satisfaction were associated with lower psychotic symptoms and higher mental wellbeing. This relationship was mediated by loneliness, internalised stigma, and self-esteem. Conclusion: Mental health services should be mindful of the associations between romantic relationship satisfaction and wellbeing. Service users with a fearful attachment style may particularly benefit from support in this area.

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Diabetes Res Clin Pract ; 203: 110858, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37516412

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AIM: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Denmark, with a particular focus on GDM-specific stigma. METHOD: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 women with GDM from January to May 2022. All interviews were transcribed and analysed abductively using Braun and Clarke's framework for applied reflexive analysis. RESULTS: Five themes were identified, 1) victim-blaming narrative, 2) identity threat, 3) non-disclosure and anticipated stigma, 4) stigma in a clinical setting, and 5) stigma reduction in a clinical setting. Additionally, intersectionality was identified between GDM-specific stigma, notions of how to be a good mother, and stigma associated with having type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight. Implications of GDM-specific stigma included suboptimal GDM care and management, i.e., not attending screening for GDM, and not wanting to disclose the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: The impact of GDM-specific stigma on the informants' lives included some informants not accepting all services provided by the healthcare system, and some not wanting to identify with the diagnosis. These findings may help inform both healthcare personnel and future health promotion interventions to minimize the reproduction of a victim-blaming narrative and thereby promote well-being among women with GDM.

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Transcult Psychiatry ; : 13634615231168461, 2023 Jun 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37331970

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Internalised stigma is highly prevalent among people with mental illness. This is concerning because internalised stigma is often associated with negative consequences affecting individuals' personal, familial, social, and overall wellbeing, employment opportunities and recovery. Currently, there is no psychometrically validated instrument to measure internalised stigma among Xhosa people in their home language. Our study aimed to translate the Internalised Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI) scale into isiXhosa. Following WHO guidelines, the ISMI scale was translated using a five-stage translation design which included (i) forward-translation, (ii) back-translation, (iii) committee approach, (iv) quantitative piloting, and (v) qualitative piloting using cognitive interviews. The ISMI isiXhosa version (ISMI-X) underwent psychometric testing to establish utility, within-scale validity, convergent, divergent, and content validity (assessed using frequency of endorsements and cognitive interviewing) with n = 65 Xhosa people with schizophrenia. The resultant ISMI-X scale demonstrated good psychometric utility, internal consistency for the overall scale (α = .90) and most subscales (α > .70, except the Stigma Resistance subscale where α = .57), convergent validity between the ISMI Discrimination Experiences subscale and the Discrimination and Stigma (DISC) scale's Treated Unfairly subscale (r = .34, p = .03) and divergent validity between the ISMI Stigma Resistance and DISC Treated Unfairly subscales (r = .13, p = .49). But more importantly the study provides valuable insights into strengths and limitations of the present translation design. Specifically, validation methods such as assessing frequency of endorsements of scale items and using cognitive interviewing to establish conceptual clarity and relevance of items may be useful in small piloting sample sizes.

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Int Rev Psychiatry ; 35(3-4): 242-250, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37267024

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Stigma and discrimination are a major ongoing problem in the field of mental health as these impact on patient outcomes, access to and acceptability of therapeutic interventions, their quality of life, general wellbeing, social inclusion and opportunities. Social stereotypes, culture and prejudices all contribute to continuing discrimination in mental health. Different settings where people function may also be sources of discrimination such as work and educational environments. The lack of knowledge and understanding of mental health/illness by individuals, their families, carers and policymakers as well as the social media reporting also impact on social attitudes to discrimination. It has been also described a relevant impact of stigma among specific social minorities reporting poor mental health such as elderly people, youths, sexual variants, persons with disability. Educational programs, raising awareness trainings and proper public policies may be developed in order to reduce stigma at social level with favourable outcomes for people with mental illness.


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Trastornos Mentales , Trastornos Parafílicos , Adolescente , Humanos , Anciano , Salud Mental , Calidad de Vida , Estigma Social , Trastornos Mentales/terapia , Trastornos Mentales/psicología , Prejuicio
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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37107852

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In recent years, psychological interventions have been used to alleviate internalized stigma in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, but outcomes have been inconsistent. The aim of this review was to examine the existing evidence regarding this matter. Four electronic databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched from inception until 8 September 2022, using appropriate strategies. The eligibility, quality, and strength of evidence of each study were all evaluated against the predetermined standards. Further quantitative analyses were performed using the RevMan software. A total of 27 studies were included in the systematic review. Eighteen studies with extractable data for meta-analysis yielded a statistically significant overall effect (Z = 3.00; p = 0.003; 95% CI: -0.69 [-1.15, -0.24]; n = 1633), although there was considerable heterogeneity (Tau2 = 0.89; Chi2 = 303.62, df = 17; p < 0.00001; I2 = 94%). Subgroup analyses for Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT) produced a statistically significant and highly homogenous effect (Z = 3.40; p = 0.0007; 95% CI: -0.44 [-0.70, -0.19]; n = 241; Tau2 = 0.00; Chi2 = 0.14, df = 2 (p = 0.93); I2 = 0%). In conclusion, the majority of the psychological interventions are successful in lowering levels of internalized stigma, especially NECT, and interventions that integrate multiple therapies may be more beneficial.


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Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual , Terapia Narrativa , Esquizofrenia , Humanos , Adulto , Esquizofrenia/terapia , Intervención Psicosocial , Estigma Social
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Autism ; 27(6): 1676-1689, 2023 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36597933

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LAY ABSTRACT: Many autistic adults experience public stigma, which refers to negative attitudes and treatment from others. Because of that, some autistic adults may also apply unhelpful beliefs to themselves, which is known as internalised stigma. There is some evidence that both public stigma and internalised stigma are linked to poorer mental health in autistic adults. Clearly, it is crucial to change how society thinks and acts towards autistic people. There are several programmes that are trying to do this. But as change can be slow, support may also be needed to help autistic people cope with and challenge stigma. Using an online survey, we gathered the views of 144 autistic adults and parents/caregivers of autistic people in the United Kingdom on whether a stigma support programme for autistic adults is needed and, if so, what it should 'look' like. Most participants felt it was important for autistic adults to have support in managing stigma because of the harmful effects that stigma has on mental health and the challenges that autistic adults face in disclosing their diagnosis. However, participants were also concerned that such a programme could convey the message that autistic people, rather than society, need to change. Participants suggested that the programme should be positive and practical, helping autistic adults to understand and accept themselves, as well as learn context-specific strategies for responding to stigma and/or disclosing their diagnosis. They also stressed that the programme should be flexible and inclusive, recognising that autistic adults have very different needs and preferences.


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Trastorno del Espectro Autista , Trastorno Autístico , Adulto , Humanos , Trastorno Autístico/psicología , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/psicología , Estigma Social , Salud Mental , Reino Unido
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Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci ; 31: e37, 2022 May 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35616053

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AIMS: To develop and validate two new standardised measures assessing, respectively, experienced discrimination (Covid-19 Experienced DISCrimination scale, CEDISC) and internalised stigma (COvid-19 INternalised Stigma scale, COINS) in people who had been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or had developed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) disease. METHODS: Both the CEDISC and the COINS were developed in Italian and tested for ease of use, comprehension, acceptability, the relevance of items and response options within a focus group session. Online cross-sectional validation survey was conducted among adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 or who developed Covid-19 disease, members of a closed Facebook discussion group in Italy. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with Promax oblique rotation; the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and the Bartlett's test of sphericity were used to assess the suitability of the sample for factor analysis. Reliability was assessed as internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and as test-retest reliability using weighted kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Precision was examined by Kendall's tau-b coefficient. RESULTS: Overall, 579 participants completed the CEDISC, 519 also completed the COINS, 155 completed the retest for both scales after two weeks. The 12 items of the CEDISC converged over a 2-factor solution ('social life' and 'close relations') accounting for 49.2% of the variance (KMO = 0.894; Bartlett's test p < 0.001); the 13 items of the COINS converged over a 3-factor solution ('self-perception', 'close relations' and 'social life') accounting for 67.7% (KMO = 0.827; Bartlett's test p < 0.001). Cronbach's α was 0.848 for the CEDISC, and 0.837 for the COINS. The CEDISC showed three items (25%) with kappa between 0.61 and 0.80 and seven (58.4%) between 0.41 and 0.60, with only two items scoring 0.21 and 0.40; the COINS had ten items (76.9%) with kappa ranging from 0.41 to 0.60, and three items below 0.31. ICC was 0.906 (95% CI, 0.871-0.932) for the, CEDISC and 0.860 (95% CI, 0.808-0.898) for the COINS. Kendall's tau-b ranged from 0.360 to 0.556 (p < 0.001) for the CEDISC and from 0.290 to 0.606 (p < 0.001) for the COINS. CONCLUSIONS: Both the CEDISC and the COINS are two valid and reliable scales to be used in studies examining the role of stigma and discrimination of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19 patients, and in research evaluating interventions designed to mitigate stigma in this population.


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COVID-19 , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Humanos , Psicometría , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , SARS-CoV-2 , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Health Soc Care Community ; 30(6): 2300-2310, 2022 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35355363

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Care-giving burden and internalised stigma are prevalent among family caregivers of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Internalised stigma has been regarded as a source of care-giving burden. But it remains unclear if high levels of internalised stigma directly contribute to an increased risk of care-giving burden or if the effects could be buffered by psychological factors. This cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between internalised stigma and care-giving burden, and to determine the mediating effects of coping styles and social support. Data were collected from 344 Chinese family caregivers of adults diagnosed with schizophrenia in a psychiatric outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Changsha, Hunan between April and August 2018. A self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data anonymously. Instruments included the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale and the Caregiver Burden Inventory. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, the Spearman correlation and regression analysis to estimate direct and indirect effects using bootstrap analysis. Results showed that internalised stigma, social support and passive coping were significant correlates of care-giving burden; social support partially mediated the relationship between internalised stigma and care-giving burden; active coping did not show impacts on internalised stigma and care-giving burden. This study provided social workers and healthcare providers with a better understanding of the development of care-giving burden. Comprehensive interventions should be designed to provide supportive resources and reduce the possibilities of internalisation of stigma and passive coping, to alleviate care-giving burden.


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Cuidadores , Esquizofrenia , Adulto , Humanos , Cuidadores/psicología , Esquizofrenia/terapia , Carga del Cuidador , Estudios Transversales , Análisis de Mediación , Pueblos del Este de Asia , Adaptación Psicológica , Apoyo Social
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Int J Drug Policy ; 97: 103323, 2021 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34146790

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BACKGROUND: Internalised stigma experienced by people who inject drugs (PWID) is known to have negative health consequences. Research has explored factors that may protect or buffer individuals from the negative consequences of internalised stigma. Community attachment, or perceived connection to a community of like people, can have numerous health-related benefits. However, this relationship may be complex for PWID; being part of a social network of PWID may provide opportunity for more frequent drug use and equipment sharing. This study investigated the relationships between community attachment, internalised stigma, and wellbeing among PWID, while also addressing potential health risks associated with PWID community attachment. METHODS: PWID (n=603) were recruited through nine peer-based drug user organisations across Australia with assistance from the peak consumer organisation. Participants completed a survey measuring community attachment, internalised stigma, personal wellbeing, injecting frequency, and equipment sharing. RESULTS: Greater attachment to a PWID community was associated with lower internalised stigma, but also with sharing of injecting equipment and increased frequency of injecting behaviour. The relationship between community attachment and personal wellbeing was mediated by internalised stigma, however this was only the case for PWID who reported no sharing of injecting equipment. CONCLUSIONS: This research highlights the significance of community attachment for PWID while also noting the complexity of this relationship and the potential negative consequences. It is important to view networks of PWID communities as sources of positive social capital, where norms about health behaviours and harm reduction can be promoted and which can buffer community members from the harms associated with stigma.


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Consumidores de Drogas , Abuso de Sustancias por Vía Intravenosa , Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias , Reducción del Daño , Humanos , Estigma Social
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Afr J AIDS Res ; 19(4): 269-275, 2020 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33337976

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Aim: Globally, there were over 250 000 new HIV infections among adolescents in 2017, with a higher proportion of these in sub-Saharan Africa. In Cameroon, UNICEF estimated over 4 200 new HIV infections in adolescents in 2015; by 2016, there were over 40 000 adolescents who had HIV. Given that the number of adolescents living with HIV in Cameroon is on the increase, there is a need to better understand the factors influencing adherence to treatment. The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with adherence among adolescents in Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 460 HIV+ adolescents who were receiving antiretroviral therapy were sampled randomly from nine health facilities. Questionnaires and data extraction forms were used to collect data. Descriptive (frequencies and proportions) and inferential (chi-square and multivariate logistic regression) statistical analyses methods were used to analyse the data. Statistical significance was set at p = 0.05 and 95% confidence level. Results: The level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among the adolescents was 83%. Twelve out of 30 independent variables examined showed significant statistical association with adherence at the bivariate level. In the multivariable logistic regression analyses, however, only two variables significantly predicted adherence - experiencing side effects (AOR = 2.63; 95% CI = 1.14, 6.09; p = 0.02), and internalized stigma (AOR = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.04, 6.04; p = 0.04). Conclusion: Adherence to treatment among adolescents in Cameroon was found to be suboptimal. There is a need for more individualized, targeted medication counselling for adolescents and their guardians as well as strategies to reduce internalized stigma and improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment.


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Antirretrovirales/uso terapéutico , Infecciones por VIH/tratamiento farmacológico , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/psicología , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Camerún/epidemiología , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos/psicología , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Humanos , Masculino , Estigma Social , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Adulto Joven
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Cogn Neuropsychiatry ; 25(2): 154-161, 2020 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31931674

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Introduction: Stigma is widely recognised as a major barrier to recovery. In schizophrenia, internalised stigma (IS) strongly impacts self-esteem, but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain poorly understood. In this study, we suggest that IS alters self-esteem by leading people to perceive their cognitive functioning as inefficient. We investigated whether off-line metacognitive complaints mediate the effect of IS on self-esteem in schizophrenia.Methods: We included 78 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. IS was measured with the Internalised Stigma of Mental Illness scale, self-esteem by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, and off-line metacognitive complaints with the Subjective Scale to Investigate Cognition in Schizophrenia.Results: Mediation analysis revealed that the effect of IS on self-esteem was mediated by off-line metacognitive complaints.Conclusion: Results suggest that IS reduces self-esteem by negatively impacting metacognition, such as perception of cognitive difficulties. We suggest that taking metacognition into account in the form of metacognitive complaints may be relevant in interventions aiming at reducing IS in psychosis.


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Metacognición/fisiología , Esquizofrenia/diagnóstico , Psicología del Esquizofrénico , Autoimagen , Estigma Social , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Esquizofrenia/fisiopatología , Adulto Joven
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AIDS Care ; 32(7): 850-857, 2020 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31482729

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Research has documented the negative impact of stigma on health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV). How central HIV is to the identity of the individual may increase the negative effects of stigma, including greater psychological distress, while having strong social supports may play a buffering role. This study aimed to establish whether internalised stigma mediates the relationship between the centrality of HIV identity and psychological distress, while also assessing the role of social support as a moderator. PLHIV (n = 181) responded to a survey assessing experiences of living with HIV focussed on centrality of HIV identity, internalised stigma, and wellbeing. After controlling for age and education, findings from the mediation analysis show that the more central HIV is to an individual's identity, the more stigma is internalised and the greater the negative impact on psychological wellbeing. However, this is only the case for people with low levels of social support. Regardless of how central HIV is to identity, social support appears to act as a buffer and promote positive wellbeing. For those working with PLHIV, promoting the importance of good social support systems may be one way to address some of the negative impacts of stigma.


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Infecciones por VIH , Distrés Psicológico , Humanos , Estigma Social , Apoyo Social , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Psychiatry Res ; 284: 112702, 2020 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31839418

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People with mental health problems often experience self-stigma, whereby they internalise stereotypic or stigmatising views held by others. Self-stigma is known to have negative effects on self-esteem and self-efficacy and a continuing impact on psychological wellbeing. Self-help interventions designed to reduce self-stigma may have an important contribution to make. This review aimed to provide an overview and critical appraisal of the literature on self-help interventions that target self-stigma related to mental health problems. A systematic review of five electronic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus and EMBASE) was carried out to identify articles published between January 2007 and July 2019. Eight articles that reported on self-help interventions for self-stigma were identified and evaluated using a combination of quality appraisal and narrative synthesis.


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Trastornos Mentales/psicología , Autocuidado/métodos , Autoimagen , Autoeficacia , Estigma Social , Adulto , Mecanismos de Defensa , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Trastornos Mentales/terapia , Narración , Estereotipo
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BJPsych Open ; 5(6): e98, 2019 Nov 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31699177

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BACKGROUND: Mental health patients can experience involuntary treatment as disempowering and stigmatising, and contact with recovered peers is cited as important for countering stigma and fostering agency and autonomy integral to recovery. AIMS: To advance understanding of the interaction between involuntary treatment and contact with recovered peers, and explore hypothesised relationships to mechanisms of self-evaluation relevant to recovery. METHOD: Eighty-nine adults diagnosed with serious mental illness completed items to assess involuntary treatment experience and the extent of prior contact with recovered peers, the Internalised Stigma of Mental Illness Scale, the Self-efficacy for Personal Recovery Scale, the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery and relevant demographic and clinical scales. RESULTS: Contact with recovered peers was found to moderate the effects of involuntary treatment on internalised stigma. Sequential conditional process models (i.e. moderated mediation) then demonstrated that conditional internalised stigma (i.e. moderated by contact with recovered peers) mediated the indirect effect of involuntary treatment on recovery-specific self-efficacy, which in turn influenced recovery. Compared with those with low contact with recovered peers, recovery scores were 3.54 points higher for those with high contact. CONCLUSIONS: Although study methods limit causative conclusions, findings are consistent with proposals that contact with recovered peers may be helpful for this patient group, and suggest this may be particularly relevant for those with involuntary treatment experience. Directions for future research, to further clarify measurement and conceptual tensions relating to the study of (dis)empowering experiences in mental health services, are discussed in detail.

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Afr Health Sci ; 19(1): 1422-1432, 2019 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31148969

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BACKGROUND: Medical pluralism is common place in sub-Saharan Africa. The South African pluralistic health care environment is varied and includes traditionalist beliefs relating to the efficacy of African traditional medicine. Prior research indicates that traditionalism is associated with delays in testing for HIV and treatment interruption. Despite numerous reports about this in South Africa, there is a paucity of documented strategies to counter this trend. OBJECTIVES: To develop a strategy to reduce the impact of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among traditionalists in Waterberg district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. METHODS: Qualitative information was elicited from five face-to-face, dual moderated, semi-structured homogenous group discussions. The groups comprised of 50 purposively selected, rurally based, mixed gender traditionalists living with HIV. Grounded theory was applied to analyse qualitative findings that emerged from the group discussions. FINDINGS: Self-reported increases in adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and a reduction in internalised stigma by the respondents. Both are attributed by the respondents to disease causation differentiation from a traditional explanation to an allopathic explanation. CONCLUSION: A nascent strategy has been developed which is contributing to improved adherence and a reduction in internalised stigma among traditionalists living with HIV in Waterberg district, South Africa.


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Terapia Antirretroviral Altamente Activa , Infecciones por VIH/tratamiento farmacológico , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Cumplimiento de la Medicación , Adulto , Antirretrovirales/uso terapéutico , Atención a la Salud , Femenino , Grupos Focales , Infecciones por VIH/psicología , Humanos , Masculino , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/etnología , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/psicología , Cumplimiento de la Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Medicinas Tradicionales Africanas , Persona de Mediana Edad , Investigación Cualitativa , Sudáfrica/epidemiología
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Psychol Health ; 34(7): 796-810, 2019 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30773914

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Objective: HIV stigma undermines health and well-being of people living with HIV (PLWH). Conceptual work on stigma mechanisms suggests that experiences of stigma or discrimination increase internalised stigma. However, not all PLWH may internalise the HIV discrimination they experience. We aimed to investigate the role of stress associated with events of HIV-related discrimination on internalised HIV stigma, as well as the downstream effects on depressive symptoms and alcohol use severity. Design: 199 participants were recruited from an HIV clinic in the southeastern United States. Main study measures: HIV-related discrimination was assessed using items adapted from measures of enacted HIV stigma and discrimination. Participants rated perceived stress associated with each discrimination item. Internalised HIV stigma was assessed using the internalised stigma subscale of the HIV Stigma Mechanisms Scale. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Index. Alcohol use severity was assessed with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Results: In serial mediation models, HIV-related discrimination was indirectly associated with both depressive symptoms and alcohol use severity through its associations with stress and internalised HIV stigma. Conclusions: Understanding the mechanisms through which PLWH internalise HIV stigma and lead to poor health outcomes can yield clinical foci for intervention.


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Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología , Depresión/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/psicología , Estigma Social , Estrés Psicológico/psicología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven
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Psychiatry Res ; 270: 1001-1009, 2018 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29609988

RESUMEN

Internalised stigma is associated with a range of negative outcomes, yet little is known about what determines the internalisation of stigma. In this study we examined the potential role of adult attachment style in the internalisation process in a transdiagnostic sample of adults with experience of recent mental health service use (n = 122), using an online survey. Associations between internalised stigma and perceived public stigma were tested. We also examined whether anxious and avoidant (insecure) attachment styles were positively associated with a significant amount of variance in internalised stigma when controlling for other variables, and whether the relationship between perceived public stigma and internalised stigma was moderated by anxious and avoidant attachment. We found that internalised stigma, perceived public stigma and insecure attachment were commonly reported and that internalised stigma was positively associated with perceived public stigma. However, neither anxious or avoidant attachment were associated with a significant amount of variance in internalised stigma and we found no moderating effect on the relationship between perceived public stigma and internalised stigma for insecure attachment. Despite mixed results, the strength of association between anxious attachment and internalised stigma suggests further research, which addresses some limitations of the current study, is warranted.


Asunto(s)
Salud Mental , Apego a Objetos , Autoimagen , Estigma Social , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Ansiedad/psicología , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Servicios de Salud Mental , Persona de Mediana Edad , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Reino Unido , Adulto Joven
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