Adaptation and validation of a culturally adapted HIV stigma scale in Myanmar

Adaptation and validation of a culturally adapted HIV stigma scale in Myanmar

Abstract Background HIV stigma is a common barrier to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment adherence, especially for low- and middle-income countries such as Myanmar. However, there was no validated Myanmar version of a stigma scale. Therefore, we adapted the English version of the 40-item Berger’...

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Main Authors: Feifei Huang, Wei-Ti Chen, Cheng-Shi Shiu, Sai Htun Lin, Min San Tun, Thet Wai Nwe, Yin Thet Nu Oo, Htun Nyunt Oo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
Stigma
Myanmar
Psychometrics
Rasch analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11685-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11685-w

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