A qualitative study on the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems and epilepsy in the Philippines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma towards people with mental health problems (PMHP) is known to have substantial negative impacts on their lives. More in-depth exploration of the stigma and discrimination experienced by PMHP in low- and middle-income countries is needed. Previous research suggests that negative attitudes towards PMHP are widespread among the Filipino general public. However, no study has investigated PMHP's own experiences of being stigmatised in the Philippines.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted on the stigma experienced by PMHP (including people with epilepsy) and its related factors in the Philippines, employing the constructivist grounded theory approach. We analysed data on 39 PMHP collected through interviews with PMHP, their carers, and community health volun

SUBMITTER: Tanaka C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6173886 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature