Table 3.

Distribution of respondents based on question items of the EMIC Stigma Scale (N = 118)

No	Question	Yes	Maybe	No	Do Not know
1	Do you choose so that other people do not know about the COVID-19 that you are experiencing?	29	25	62	2
2	Have you discussed this issue with close people, people you can easily talk to? Example: close friend, family	110	1	5	2
3	Do you think you will be underappreciated or less respected because of this health problem?	21	40	53	4
4	Have you been humiliated because of this health problem?	11	17	87	3
5	Do your neighbors, coworkers, or the community disrespect you because of your health problems?	17	24	69	8
6	Do you think that coming into contact with you will be bad for those around you even after being treated?	21	35	59	3
7	Do you feel that other people are avoiding you because of this problem?	22	34	59	3
8	Has anyone refused to visit your home because of this condition even after you have been treated?	15	26	66	11
9	If they know about your health problems, will the people in your community have less respect for your family? For example, neighbors, coworkers	12	36	64	6
10A	If you have children, is your illness causing social problems for your child?	1	3	20	1
10B	If you have children in the future, can your illness cause social problems for your child?	7	25	53	8
11A	If you are not married, does this disease make it difficult for you to get married?	3	18	57	12
11B	If you are married, is this a disease-causing problem in your marriage?	2	3	23	0
12	Do you feel that this disease can make it difficult for people in your family to get married? Example: children, grandchildren, or siblings	17	29	61	11
13	Have you been asked to stay away from work or social groups?	28	9	78	3
14	Did you decide to quit your job or stay away from community groups?	24	7	85	2