Table 4.
Summary of Final Subscale Mean Scores by Sociodemographic Characteristics
| Characteristics | Social stigma (n = 10 items), mean (SD) | Internalized stigma (n = 5), mean (SD) | Mistrust of HCPs (n = 7 items), mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group in years | |||
| 18–24 | 8.0 (6) | 3.2 (3) | 10.0 (5) |
| >25 | 6.0 (6) | 3.0 (2) | 11.5 (5) |
| Sexual orientation identity | |||
| Bisexual | 3.0 (4) | 3.0 (2) | 7.8 (4.2) |
| Homosexual | 10.0 (6)*** | 3.3 (3) | 15.0 (3)*** |
| Heterosexual | 8.0 (5) | 2.7 (2) | 11.2 (6) |
| Income monthly | |||
| <5000 | 8.0 (6) | 3.3 (3) | 10.2 (5) |
| >5000 | 6.0 (5) | 2.7 (2) | 11.0 (5) |
| Relationship status | |||
| Single | 8.0 (6) | 3.2 (3.1) | 11.2 (5) |
| Married | 6.0 (5) | 2.5 (2.7) | 10.0 (5) |
| Ever been married to a woman | |||
| Yes | 3.0 (3)*** | 3.4 (2) | 11.0 (5) |
| No | 8.0 (6) | 3.1 (2) | 11.0 (5) |
| Education | |||
| No college degree | 6.0 (6) | 3.0 (3) | 10.2 (6) |
| University or college | 7.0 (6) | 3.0 (3) | 11.0 (5) |
***
p < 0.001, **p < 0.01, *p < 0.05.
SD, standard deviation.