Magnitude of internalised stigma and associated factors among people with bipolar disorder at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the magnitude of internalised stigma and associated factors among patients with bipolar disorder attending the outpatient department of Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Design

Institution-based cross-sectional study design.

Setting

Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Participants

We recruited about 418 participants using systematic sampling technique for an interview during the study period.

Measurement

Data were collected by face-to-face interviews. Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness scale was used to measure internalised stigma. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Oslo-3 Social Support were instruments used to assess the associated factors. Bivariate and multivariate logisti

SUBMITTER: Shumet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8076922 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature