Factors Predicting Public Stigma in Parents about Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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The aim of this study was to explore the levels and predictors of public stigma in parents of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A cross-sectional study method was used. Quantitative data were collected between June and July 2018 using questionnaires. The population was the parents of students in schools in Bangkok. The sample consisted of 400 parents selected through simple random sampling from 4 schools. The questionnaire consisted of general information, and information on public stigma, attitude, and social support. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation to describe various factors, and predictive factors were analyzed by multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the public stigma on children diagnosed with ADHD was at a low level, both overall and in each domain. The predictors of public stigma on ADHD were attitude: negative feeling and emotion, as well as social support. The most predictive of factors was attitude: negative feeling and emotion ( = 0.20), then by social support (
= -0.19), with both factors can predicting public stigma by 9.8%, which was significantly at the 0.05 level. The results of the study can be used to plan to prevent public stigmatization of children diagnosed with ADHD.
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