Assessment of Public Stigma Towards People with Mental Health Problems.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess public stigma toward people with mental health problems and to examine the association between stigma and socioeconomic characteristics, personal mental health history, and contact with individuals with mental health problems. Methods: This observati...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 126 - 138 |
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