Sociodemographic correlates of public stigma about mental illness: a population study on Hong Kong’s Chinese population

Abstract Background Individuals with psychiatric disorders are often unwilling to seek help or often follow treatment regimens, fearing public stigma. This study identified the sociodemographic correlates of public stigma while accounting for mental health literacy and life satisfaction. Methods Thi...

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Main Authors: Lincoln Lik Hang Lo, Yi Nam Suen, Sherry Kit Wa Chan, Min Yi Sum, Cheung Charlton, Christy Lai Ming Hui, Edwin Ho Ming Lee, Wing Chung Chang, Eric Yu Hai Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03301-3