Can this stigma be avoided? How can adults with ADHD avoid being the victims of ridicule, contempt, or discrimination?
Hello Ana,
You can modify stigma questionnaires from other stigmas than ADHD. We have researched stigma relative to mental illness in general.
You may find this article helpful
PLoS One. 2012; 7(12): e51755.
Published online 2012 Dec 19. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051755
PMCID: PMC3526652
PMID: 23284760
Measurement of Stigmatization towards Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Anselm B. M. Fuermaier, 1 Lara Tucha, 1 Janneke Koerts, 1 Anna K. Mueller, 1 Klaus W. Lange, 2 , * and Oliver Tucha 1
Efthimios M. C. Skoulakis, Editor
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Abstract
Objectives
In general, assessment tools for stigma in mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are lacking. Moreover, misbeliefs and misconceptions about ADHD are common, in particular with regard to the adult form of ADHD. The aim of the present study was to develop a questionnaire measuring stigma in adults with ADHD and to demonstrate its sensitivity.
Methods
A questionnaire initially containing 64 items associated with stigma in adults with ADHD was developed. A total number of 1261 respondents were included in the analyses. The psychometric properties were investigated on a sample of 1033 participants. The sensitivity of the questionnaire was explored on 228 participants consisting of teachers, physicians and control participants.
Results
Thirty-seven items were extracted due to exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and the internal consistency of items. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed good psychometric properties of a 6-factor structure. Teachers and physicians differed significantly in their stigmatizing attitudes from control participants.
Conclusions
The present data shed light on various dimensions of stigma in adult ADHD. Reliability and Social Functioning, Malingering and Misuse of Medication, Ability to Take Responsibility, Norm-violating and Externalizing Behavior, Consequences of Diagnostic Disclosure and Etiology represent critical aspects associated with stigmatization
Hi Ana, you might find this publication helpful: https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1695&context=etdarchive
Furthermore, there is some qualitative studies showing a strong link of ADHD and stigma (from a children and parents perespective):
Singh, I. (2005). "Will the "real boy" please behave: dosing dilemmas for parents of boys with ADHD." Am J Bioeth 5(3): 34-47.
You can also use this scale:
- Published: 23 April 2014
Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC): Examination of psychometric properties and responsiveness
- Geeta Modgill,
- Scott B Patten,
- Stephanie Knaak,
- Aliya Kassam &
- Andrew CH Szeto
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