Table 2.

Final multivariable multinomial regression model for level of internalized stigma (mild, moderate/high versus minimal)¹

Independent Variables2	Dependent Variable	Beta (SE)	Wald ϰ2	p value	AOR3 (95% CI)
SOBI-PE (Psychological Experience)	Moderate/High	−.92 (.22)	17.04	<.0001	---4
	Mild	−.60 (.18)	10.60	.001	---4
SOBI-PE squared5	Moderate/High	−.24 (.16)	2.12	.145	---4
	Mild	−.53 (.15)	12.95	.0003	---4
MARS Total score	Moderate/High	−.79 (.20)	15.58	<.0001	.45 (.31 – .67)
	Mild	−.53 (.18)	9.20	.002	.59 (.42 – .83)
SFS: Interpersonal communication	Moderate/High	−.63 (.19)	10.63	.001	.54 (.37 – .78)
	Mild	−.32 (.17)	3.51	.061	.73 (.53 – 1.02)
WSD Stigma Scale	Moderate/High	1.31 (.20)	43.13	<.0001	3.69 (2.50 – 5.45)
	Mild	.37 (.16)	5.36	.021	1.44 (1.06 – 1.96)

¹Model fit – Nagelkerke pseudo R² = 0.52

²All independent variables standardized to z-scores.

³Adjusted odds ratios

⁴Because of a non-linear relationship, the AOR changes depending on SOBI-PE score. See figure 1.

⁵Squared after standardization.