Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Peng Fu

  • Ziyi Xiong

  • Yang Liu

  • Yong Li

  • Lian Yang

  • June 12, 2026

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    Caregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders experience significant affiliate stigma, impacting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

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    The study surveyed 297 primary caregivers in Sichuan Province, China, revealing a mean affiliate stigma score of 48.67 ± 15.63.

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    Multivariable analysis showed that affiliate stigma negatively predicts HRQoL, with significant associations found for age, income, gender, education, and occupation.

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    Female caregivers reported lower utility index scores, while lower income was linked to poorer self-rated health among participants.

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    The findings underscore the need for interventions to reduce affiliate stigma and enhance the overall well-being of caregivers in collectivist societies.

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Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study

  • by Peng Fu, Ziyi Xiong, Yang Liu, Yong Li, Lian Yang

  • June 12, 2026

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