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SUBMITTER: Chang KC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6364895 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Chang Kun-Chia KC Lin Chung-Ying CY Chang Chih-Cheng CC Ting Shuo-Yen SY Cheng Ching-Ming CM Wang Jung-Der JD
PloS one 20190206 2
<h4>Background</h4>Both stigma and psychological distress affect quality of life (QOL). This study is an attempt to determine the effects of these two factors on QOL and to explore possible mediation effects between psychological distress and self-stigma in opioid-dependent individuals.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional study comprised 268 consecutive, treatment-seeking opioid-dependent individuals who were interviewed using the brief version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life in ...[more]