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’...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11685-w |
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