Table 4.
Summary of results
| Vaiables | Residence | Total n (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural (n) | Urban (n) | |||
| Impact of illness on general life | ||||
| Hide your illness | ||||
| Yes | 40 | 60 | 100 (50) | 0.007 |
| No | 60 | 40 | 100 (50) | |
| Relationship of stigma experience and phase of illness | ||||
| Acute Phase | 92 | 94 | 186 (93) | 0.6 |
| Common stigma and discrimination experiences | ||||
| Ridiculing by others | ||||
| Yes | 29 | 16 | 45 (22.5) | 0.041 |
| No | 71 | 84 | 155 (77.5) | |
| Sources of stigma | ||||
| Unacceptable behavior | 53 | 48 | 101 (50.5) | 0.766 |
| Lack of correct knowledge | 19 | 26 | 45 (22.5) | |
| Not being able to work | 15 | 14 | 29 (14.5) | |
| Supernatural causation | 3 | 1 | 4 (2) | |
| Consequences of stigma | ||||
| Conceal illness in job applications | ||||
| Yes | 16 | 34 | 50 (25) | 0.003 |
| No | 84 | 66 | 150 (75) | |
| Attitude of friends and relatives | ||||
| Hide from relatives | ||||
| Yes | 38 | 51 | 89 (44.5) | 0.087 |
| No | 62 | 49 | 111 (55.5) | |