EVALUATION OF PERCEIVED STIGMA AMONG PATIENTS  ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTRE

Dr Ashitabh Tiwari, Dr Kritika

EVALUATION OF PERCEIVED STIGMA AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTRE

Authors

Dr Ashitabh Tiwari, Dr Kritika

Keywords:

Perceived stigma; Mental illness; Psychiatry; Schizophrenia; Tertiary care centre.

Abstract

Background: Perceived stigma is amajor barrier to treatment seeking,adherence, and rehabilitation among individuals with mental illness.Objective: To evaluate perceived stigma among patients attending atertiary care psychiatric centre andidentify factors associated with stigma.

References

1. World Health Organization. World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All. Geneva: WHO; 2022.

2. Corrigan PW, Watson AC. Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness. World Psychiatry. 2002;1(1):16–20.

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Published

2026-07-27

How to Cite

Dr Ashitabh Tiwari, Dr Kritika. (2026). EVALUATION OF PERCEIVED STIGMA AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTRE . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 1279–1287. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2500