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International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices Volume 3 (2016), Article ID 3:IJNCP-182, 5 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2016/182
Research Article
Stigma Experienced by Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study

Hui-Man Huang1, Yu-Chih Jen2 and Ya-Fen Lien3*

1Department of Nursing, Chang Jung Christian University, No.1,Changda Rd.,Gueiren District, Tainan City 71101, Taiwan(R.O.C.)
2Reui-Fong Nursing Home Care Center, Taiwan(R.O.C.)
3Department of Nursing, Meiho University, 23, Pingguang Rd., Neipu, Pingtung, 91202,Taiwan( R.O.C.)
Dr. Ya-Fen Lien, Department of Nursing, Meiho University, 23, Pingguang Rd., Neipu, Pingtung, 91202,Taiwan(R.O.C.); E-mail: lienyafen@pchome.com.tw
13 February 2016; 08 May 2016; 10 May 2016
Huang HM, Jen YC, Lien YF (2016) Stigma Experienced by Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study. Int J Nurs Clin Pract 3: 182. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2016/182

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