Cultural adaption and validation of the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue-Community Stigma Scale in the assessment of public stigma related to schistosomiasis in lakeshore areas of Mwanza region, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous qualitative studies on attitudes towards schistosomiasis demonstrated inconclusive results on the extent of stigma towards schistosomiasis in endemic communities around the world. The Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue-Community Stigma Scale (EMIC-CSS) has been used and validated for the assessment of public stigma across numerous countries in various health conditions. This study tested the performance of the scale in the context of stigma related to schistosomiasis in twelve communities in the three districts of Magu, Nyamagana and Ilemela in Mwanza region, Tanzania.

Methodology/principal findings

The 15-item-version of the EMC-CSS was first translated to Kiswahili language. The translation was discussed within the research team to retain the meaning

SUBMITTER: Klinker L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10449129 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature