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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY TO DETERMINE DISCLOSURE, INTERNALIZED STIGMA AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CAREGIVERS
Author
Shincy Paulose1, Dr. Starmine C2, Dr. Sheela Shenai N A
Email
shincypaulose@gmail.com
keyword
Disclosure, Internalized stigma, Social support, Substance use disorders, Patients with caregivers
Abstract
Substance use disorder and associated issues has major impact in the society. Objectives: The study was undertaken to assess the relationship between disclosure and internalized stigma, to determine the relationship between disclosure and social support, to determine the relationship between internalized stigma and social support, and to determine the association of disclosure, internalized stigma and social support with selected socio personal variables. Methods: A quantitative research approach was adopted. Using convenience sampling, 94 patients with substances use disorders attending inpatient department with their caregivers were selected for this study. Socio demographic proforma, Selfconcealment scale, Internalized stigma of substance abuse scale, Multidimensional scale of perceived social support were used to collect the data. Results: Findings of the study showed a statistically moderate positive correlation between disclosure and internalized stigma (r= 0.55, p <0.001). The study also found that, negligible correlation between disclosure and social support (r= -0.07, p=0.488), internalized stigma and social support (r= -0.03, p=0.786). Among the selected socio demographic variables, internalized stigma was found to be significantly associated with religion (p=0.015), and marital status (p=0.042). Conclusion: This study concluded that patients with substance use disorders received low social support irrespective of disclosure and internalized stigma
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