The experience and impact of stigma in Saudi people with a mood disorder.
Deemah A AlAteeqAbdullah AlDaoudAhmad AlHadiHanoof AlKhalafRoumen MilevPublished in: Annals of general psychiatry (2018)
More than half of the Saudi participants with a mood disorder reported avoiding situations that might be potentially stigmatizing. There are higher levels of stigma in Canada and Korea than in Saudi Arabia. Our results suggest that cultural differences and family involvement in patient care can significantly impact self-stigmatization. The ISE is a highly reliable instrument across cultures.