Table 3.
Internalized stigma beliefs endorsed among men who screen positive for alcohol use disorders (AUDIT ⩾8) in Chitwan District, Nepal, 2013–2017
| ‘Because of these problems with alcohol…’ | n | ‘Agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ (%) |
|---|---|---|
| I am disappointed in myself | 71 | 45.6 |
| These problems have spoiled my life | 71 | 42.7 |
| Others think that I can't achieve much in life | 64 | 40.1 |
| People discriminate against me | 56 | 33.6 |
| I am embarrassed or ashamed | 54 | 33.8 |
| People ignore me or take me less seriously | 51 | 30.4 |
| Nobody would be interested in getting closer to me | 50 | 28.2 |
| I feel out of place in the world | 44 | 29.0 |
| I can't contribute anything to society | 39 | 24.9 |
| People often patronize me, or treat me like a child | 34 | 20.9 |
| I need others to make most decisions for me | 32 | 21.5 |
Per cent figures sum to more than 100% because participants could agree with more than one statement.
There were no missing data.
Counts are reported as observed, while percentage figures are design-adjusted.