PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-stigma reduction programme on self-stigma. Design/methodology/approachA randomized controlled trial was conducted from November 2017 to December 2018 with 278 people diagnosed with schizophrenia (PDwS). Participants were randomly assigned to receive a self-stigma reduction programme (psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy and social skills training) or treatment as usual. FindingsPDwS in the intervention group experienced a greater reduction in the level of self-stigma (20.19 vs -0.62; p < 0.001) at post-intervention and (37.35 vs -0.66; p < 0.001) at six-month follow-up. Originality/valueThe first RCT examines the problem and implements intervention in middle east country. Also, the authors have conducted high-quality RCT.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Fung, Kelvin M. T.
Tsang, Hector W. H.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Tsang, Hector W. H.
Corrigan, Patrick W.
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IIT, Inst Psychol, Chicago, IL 60616 USAHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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Nanjing Med Univ, Wuxi Mental Hlth Ctr, Wuxi Tongren Int Rehabil Hosp, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Peoples R ChinaNanjing Med Univ, Wuxi Mental Hlth Ctr, Wuxi Tongren Int Rehabil Hosp, Nanjing, Jiangsu, Peoples R China
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Educ Univ Hong Kong, Dept Psychol, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Educ Univ Hong Kong, Ctr Psychosocial Hlth, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaEduc Univ Hong Kong, Dept Psychol, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Chan, Kevin Ka Shing
Lam, Chun Bun
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Educ Univ Hong Kong, Dept Early Childhood Educ, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Educ Univ Hong Kong, Ctr Child & Family Sci, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaEduc Univ Hong Kong, Dept Psychol, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Hunghom, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Hunghom, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Fung, Kelvin M. T.
Tsang, Hector W. H.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Hunghom, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Hunghom, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
Tsang, Hector W. H.
Chan, Fong
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Univ Wisconsin, Dept Rehabil Psychol & Special Educ, Madison, WI 53706 USAHong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Rehabil Sci, Hunghom, Hong Kong, Peoples R China