Validation of a modified Berger HIV stigma scale for use among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

M Elle SaineTyler M MooreJulia E SzymczakLaura P BamfordFrances K BargNandita MitraJason SchnittkerJohn H HolmesVincent Lo Re

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The 33-item HCV Stigma Scale showed sufficient reliability and construct validity. We also conducted computer adaptive testing simulations and identified shortened six- and three-item scale alternatives that performed comparably to the original 40-item scale.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv aids
mental health
mental illness
antiretroviral therapy
psychometric properties
social support
hiv infected
molecular dynamics
depressive symptoms
machine learning
clinical evaluation