Table 3.
Descriptive statistics of the HIV stigma scale results, for the sample of persons living with HIV in Sweden, n = 173
| Sub scales | Rangea | Mean score (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Personalized stigma | 16–64 | 35.0 (13.2) |
| Disclosure concerns | 8–32 | 24.5 (6.0) |
| Concerns about public attitudes | 7–28 | 18.5 (5.1) |
| Negative self-image | 8–32 | 17.5 (6.5) |
aPossible range of the scales and actual range of respondents’ answers are equivalent