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Stigma and self-esteem in facial burn patients: A correlation study
Xiaoxue Wu1, Yueyun Hu2, Yanyan Li3
1M.N, StateKey Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Summary
Facial burn patients experience medium stigma and low self-esteem. Enhancing self-esteem may reduce stigma in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Burn Rehabilitation
- Social Science
Background:
- Facial burn patients often experience significant psychological distress.
- Clinical focus on physical function neglects mental health, specifically stigma and self-esteem.
- Limited research exists on stigma and self-esteem in facial burn survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe stigma and self-esteem levels in facial burn patients.
- To investigate the relationship between stigma and self-esteem.
- To identify factors influencing stigma in this population for intervention development.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving facial burn patients recruited from a specialized burn clinic and hospital units in Guangzhou, China (August 2020 - June 2021).
- Utilized validated questionnaires including sociodemographic, disease-related, the Chinese version of the Social Impact Scale, and a self-esteem scale.
- Statistical analysis included t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression using SPSS 25.0.
Main Results:
- Facial burn patients reported medium stigma (58.01 ± 7.57) and low self-esteem (19.72 ± 2.43).
- A significant positive correlation was found between self-esteem and stigma (r = 0.286, P < 0.01).
- Family income, education level, medical expense management, and self-esteem were significant predictors of stigma, explaining 33.7% of the variance (F=8.659, P＜0.01).
Conclusions:
- Facial burn patients exhibit concerning levels of stigma and low self-esteem.
- Self-esteem is positively correlated with stigma and acts as an independent risk factor.
- Interventions targeting self-esteem enhancement are crucial for reducing stigma in facial burn survivors.
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