Perceived stigma regarding mental illnesses among rural adults in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India
Background: Stigma is an important factor that determines whether individuals seek treatment for mental illnesses. Studies assessing public perceptions regarding mental illnesses are scarce in India. This study documents the stigma perceived by a rural population toward patients with mental illness...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2019;volume=41;issue=2;spage=173;epage=177;aulast=Guttikonda |