Development of an 18-item abbreviated Chinese version of Berger's HIV Stigma Scale.

Chia-Hui Yu Chu-Yu HuangYuan-Ti LeeSu-Fen Cheng

Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2018)

The 18-item abbreviated Chinese version of Berger's HIV Stigma Scale demonstrated adequate reliability and validity to assess HIV stigma among Chinese people living with HIV. It is a feasible tool that allows for rapid assessment of HIV-related stigma.

Keyphrases

hiv aids
antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
hiv testing
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
mental health
men who have sex with men
mental illness
psychometric properties
social support
south africa
depressive symptoms