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. 2013 Nov 16;3(11):e003384. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003384

Table 2.

Themes and subthemes, and demonstration of data saturation

ID Evidence of stigma
Sources of stigma
Consequences of stigma
Comparisons with type 1
Blame and shame Negative stereotyping Discrimination/restricted opportunities Media Healthcare professionals Family/friends/colleagues Unwillingness to disclose Emotional distress
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Participant 6 was excluded from the analysis.