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Descriptive statistics and correlations among study variables.
| Variables | Mean ± SD | Social support | Experienced stigma | Psychological distress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social support | 9.71 ± 2.27 | |||
| Experienced stigma | 18.86 ± 7.14 | − 0.263** | ||
| Psychological distress | 19.62 ± 7.49 | − 0.151** | 0.453** | |
| QOL | 20.41 ± 3.65 | 0.579** | − 0.429** | − 0.480** |
QOL quality of life, SD standard deviation.
All correlations were significant. **P < 0.01.
