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Table 5 Internalised stigma

From: An exploratory survey measuring stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa: the People Living with HIV Stigma Index

 

N (%)

Missing (%)

Blames self

239 (49.2)

14 (2.9)

Feels ashamed

231 (47.5)

20 (4.1)

Feels guilty

199 (40.9)

19 (3.9)

Have low self esteem

155 (31.9)

22 (4.5)

Blame others

109 (22.4)

24 (4.9)

Feels suicidal

72 (14.8)

21 (4.3)

Feel they should be punished

49 (10.08)

23 (4.7)

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