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Internalized stigma: Social support, coping, psychological distress, and mental well-being among older adults in Ghana.

Mabel Oti-BoadiJohnny Andoh-ArthurKwamina Abekah-CarterDaniel Naawenkangua Abukuri
Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2024)
This study revealed the importance of social support and coping to attaining mental well-being among older adults. This study provides insights into the development of tailored interventions aimed at improving social support and problem-focused coping among older Ghanaian adults facing internalized stigma, and it also establishes a base for future research.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • hepatitis c virus
  • smoking cessation
  • human immunodeficiency virus