Estudio cualitativo sobre la autopercepción del estigma social en personas con esquizofrenia.

Introduction and Objetives: Few studies evaluated the perception of social stigma in people with schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to analyze the perception of people who suffers schizophrenia. Material and methods: Two sessions in four focus groups of people with schizophrenia who were being treated in psychosocial rehabilitation services Sanitari Parc de Sant Joan de Déu were done. A total of 11 areas (guided by a screenplay) were assessed in the groups. Results: The areas of danger, guilt, lost of social roles and fear of rejection were those most concerned and most mencioned by the people who took part in focus groups. Conclusion: Interventions to reduce social stigma in the community and in the self- users should be taken into account, especially in these areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]