Table 2 Stigma scores, experiences of stigma, and settings where these occurred
PWTB (n = 93) | |
|---|---|
Stigma scores | |
Anticipated stigma (median, IQR) | 2.57 (2.08–3.05) |
Internal stigma (median, IQR) | 2.44 (2.06–3) |
Enacted stigma (median, IQR) | 2.16 (1.84–2.8) |
At least 1 survey item with an agree/strongly agree response | |
Anticipated stigma (11 items), n (%) | 89 (96) |
Internal stigma (10 items), n (%) | 89 (96) |
Enacted stigma (11 items), n (%) | 89 (96) |
At least 5 items with an agree/strongly agree response | |
Anticipated stigma (11 items), n (%) | 67 (72) |
Internal stigma (10 items), n (%) | 40 (43) |
Enacted stigma (11 items), n (%) | 52 (56) |
Settings of stigma experiences | |
Anticipated stigma-community | |
Yes | 53 (65) |
No | 29 (34) |
Neutral | 1 (1) |
Anticipated stigma-family (or friends) | |
Yes | 51 (56) |
No | 40 (43) |
Neutral | 1 (1) |
Enacted stigma-community | |
Yes | 42 (48) |
No | 39 (46) |
Neutral | 5 (6) |
Enacted stigma-family (or friends) | |
Yes | 28 (30) |
No | 63 (68) |
Neutral | 2 (2) |