Internalized Stigma in Patients With Schizophrenia in Rural China: Prevalence and Associated Factors
High internalized stigma is common among patients with schizophrenia in rural China, with female patients and those with cognitive impairment at higher risk. Targeted interventions are needed to reduce stigma in these groups.
Authors
- Jiawei Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8170-4998)
- J Zhang
- Jan M. Deussing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9329-5252)
- Zhihong Hao
- Yibo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6105-1969)
- Yihan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9736-0456)
- Chen Zhao
Institutions
- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry (DE)
- Hangzhou Medical College (CN)
- Tianjin Medical University (CN)
- City University of Macau (MO)
- University of Tübingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251391272
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.88