Translation and psychometric evaluation of chronic illness anticipated stigma scale (CIASS) among patients in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma is common among patients with chronic illnesses. It affects the delivery of healthcare for not addressing the psychological components and may interfere with the patient's attendance to necessary health care services. Therefore, a valid and reliable instrument to measure anticipated stigma related to chronic illness is vital to inform possible interventions. This study aimed to translate the Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale (CIASS) into the Amharic language and evaluate its psychometric properties in Ethiopia.

Methods

The CIASS was translated into Amharic language using standard procedures. The Amharic version was completed by 173 patients (response rate 96%) with chronic illness from three referral hospitals in the Amhara region. Internal consisten

SUBMITTER: Salih MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8782391 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature