Gender Differences among Discrimination and Stigma Experienced by Depressive Patients in Pakistan

Khan, Nashi and Kausar, Rukhsana and Khalid, Adeela and Farooq, Anum (1969) Gender Differences among Discrimination and Stigma Experienced by Depressive Patients in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 31 (6). ISSN 1681-715X

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine Gender Difference in the level of Discrimination and Stigma experienced by people diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in Pakistan. It was hypothesized that Women diagnosed with Depression are likely to be experiencing more Discrimination and Internalized Stigma in comparison to Men.

Methods: This is a Cross Sectional Study. Thirty eight patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder recruited from different Government Sector Hospitals of Lahore; were approached after obtaining informed consent. Discrimination and Stigma were measured through Discrimination and Stigma Scale and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory respectively.

Results: Both Men and Women experience considerably high level of associated Stigma and Discrimination due to their Mental Illness. However, Women in comparison to Men experience significantly greater level of Internalized Stigma especially in domains of Discrimination Experience and Social Withdrawal.

Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the fact that people with Depression can be more benefited with psychological treatment if dealing with Stigma and Discrimination is also addressed in Intervention Plans.

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Date Deposited: 10 May 2023 10:20
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2024 06:44
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