Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey
Abstract Background It is known worldwide that stigma towards mental illness exists. Studies on stigma perceived by patients with mental illness have shown decreased quality of life and a negative impact on work, school and social life. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of perceiv...
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| author | Areej AlFattani Lisa Bilal Sami Y. Saad Mohammad Talal Naseem Sanaa Hyder Abdulhamid Alhabib Abdullah Alsubaie Yasmin Altwaijri |
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| description | Abstract Background It is known worldwide that stigma towards mental illness exists. Studies on stigma perceived by patients with mental illness have shown decreased quality of life and a negative impact on work, school and social life. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of perceived stigma among respondents who had been diagnosed with a mental illness during the past 12 months, its association with socio-demographic variables and its effect on work and social roles limitations among Saudis. Methods The Saudi National Mental Health Survey (SNMHS) data were used for the analysis. The SNMHS is a nationally representative survey that was conducted using face-to -face interviews with Saudi individuals (age 15–65) in their households. Respondents were diagnosed (N = 639) with mental disorders based on a well-validated questionnaire—the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) 3.0. Two dimensions from CIDI assessed perceived stigma: embarrassment and perceived discrimination. Results The prevalence of perceived stigma was 27.8% among mentally ill respondents. Stigma was lower among respondents who didn’t seek any type of treatment than those who sought treatment OR = 0.28 (95% CI 0.084–0.935, P = 0.03). Respondents who reported perceived stigma had more work role limitations (OR = 1.1 95% CI 1.01–0.10 P 0.006) and social limitations (OR = 1.3 95% CI 0.99–1.62 P 0.05) than respondents who didn’t report stigma. Conclusion Perceived stigma is experienced by mentally ill individuals and it negatively affects their work and social roles. Awareness programs to remove stigma and educate the public are needed to be established by policymakers and healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41baf78974174bef8aeb18f1eed212982023-12-17T12:26:04ZengBMCAnnals of General Psychiatry1744-859X2023-12-0122111110.1186/s12991-023-00482-xEffect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national surveyAreej AlFattani0Lisa Bilal1Sami Y. Saad2Mohammad Talal Naseem3Sanaa Hyder4Abdulhamid Alhabib5Abdullah Alsubaie6Yasmin Altwaijri7Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreBiostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreKing Abdullah Medical CityBiostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreBiostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreNational Center for Mental Health Promotion, Ministry of HealthCollege of Medicine, SABIC Psychological Health Research & Applications Chair (SPHRAC), King Saud UniversityBiostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreAbstract Background It is known worldwide that stigma towards mental illness exists. Studies on stigma perceived by patients with mental illness have shown decreased quality of life and a negative impact on work, school and social life. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of perceived stigma among respondents who had been diagnosed with a mental illness during the past 12 months, its association with socio-demographic variables and its effect on work and social roles limitations among Saudis. Methods The Saudi National Mental Health Survey (SNMHS) data were used for the analysis. The SNMHS is a nationally representative survey that was conducted using face-to -face interviews with Saudi individuals (age 15–65) in their households. Respondents were diagnosed (N = 639) with mental disorders based on a well-validated questionnaire—the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) 3.0. Two dimensions from CIDI assessed perceived stigma: embarrassment and perceived discrimination. Results The prevalence of perceived stigma was 27.8% among mentally ill respondents. Stigma was lower among respondents who didn’t seek any type of treatment than those who sought treatment OR = 0.28 (95% CI 0.084–0.935, P = 0.03). Respondents who reported perceived stigma had more work role limitations (OR = 1.1 95% CI 1.01–0.10 P 0.006) and social limitations (OR = 1.3 95% CI 0.99–1.62 P 0.05) than respondents who didn’t report stigma. Conclusion Perceived stigma is experienced by mentally ill individuals and it negatively affects their work and social roles. Awareness programs to remove stigma and educate the public are needed to be established by policymakers and healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-023-00482-xStigmaMental healthSaudi ArabiaPerceivedSurveySocial role |
| spellingShingle | Areej AlFattani Lisa Bilal Sami Y. Saad Mohammad Talal Naseem Sanaa Hyder Abdulhamid Alhabib Abdullah Alsubaie Yasmin Altwaijri Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey Annals of General Psychiatry Stigma Mental health Saudi Arabia Perceived Survey Social role |
| title | Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey |
| title_full | Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey |
| title_fullStr | Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey |
| title_short | Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey |
| title_sort | effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in saudi arabia findings from a national survey |
| topic | Stigma Mental health Saudi Arabia Perceived Survey Social role |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-023-00482-x |
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