Table 3.
Endorsement of themes among the 9 FGD groups
| Themes | Endorsed By FGD Group(s) | Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fear towards PMI | 1–9 | 9 |
| Perception that PMI are burdensome | 1,2,4,5,6,8 | 6 |
| Dismissal of mental illness | 1,2,3,7,8 | 5 |
| Stigmatizing upbringing | 1,2,3,6,7,8 | 6 |
| In-group vs out-group | 1,2,3,4,8,9 | 6 |
| Perceived inability to handle interactions with PMI | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Elitism mindset among Singaporeans | 1,2,4,8 | 4 |
| Chinese culture and “face” | 1,3,4,5,8 | 5 |
| Attributing MI to spiritual possession | 1,2,5,6,7,9 | 6 |
| Negative portrayal of MI by media | 1,2,3,4,5,9 | 9 |
| Asian conservative and collectivist values | 1,2,4,6,7 | 5 |