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| Published: March 31, 2021
Internalized Stigma in Psychiatric Referrals in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Google Scholar More about the auther
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.148/20210901
DOI: 10.25215/0901.148
ABSTRACT
Background: Internalized stigma is a common occurrence in psychiatric settings, especially in those referred to the psychiatric department from other specialties. Aim: To assess the magnitude of internalized stigma in patients who are referred from other specialties in a tertiary care hospital in Telangana. Methods: The study design is cross-sectional study with a total of 98 patients. Results: Prevalence of internalized stigma was found to be at 24%. Maximum internalized stigma was observed in alcohol related disorders. Conclusion: The study reveals the moderate extent of stigma in the present setting. It highlights the importance of anti-stigma campaigns.
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© 2021, A Bhavana & K. Lokesh Kumar
Received: January 18, 2021; Revision Received: March 21, 2021; Accepted: March 31, 2021
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.148/20210901
10.25215/0901.148
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Published in Volume 09, Issue 1, January-March, 2021