Experiences of mental illness stigma, prejudice and discrimination: a review of measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been a substantial increase in research on mental illness related stigma over the past 10 years, with many measures in use. This study aims to review current practice in the survey measurement of mental illness stigma, prejudice and discrimination experienced by people who have personal experience of mental illness. We will identify measures used, their characteristics and psychometric properties.

Method

A narrative literature review of survey measures of mental illness stigma was conducted. The databases Medline, PsychInfo and the British Nursing Index were searched for the period 1990-2009.

Results

57 studies were included in the review. 14 survey measures of mental illness stigma were identified. Seven of the located measures addressed aspects

SUBMITTER: Brohan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2851715 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature