Emma Wallin|Pernilla Maathz|Thomas Parling|Timo Hursti
Self?stigma and the intention to seek psychological help online compared to face?to?face
Uppsala University|Uppsala University|Stockholm County Council|Uppsala University
abstract objectives present study aims investigate impact helpseeking selfstigma preference intention seek psychological treatment delivered online compared facetoface design study uses survey data two swedish samples sample 1 consists 267 students 787 women mean age 245 sd 61 sample 2 consists 195 primary care patients 569 women mean age 453 sd 177 results number participants preferred online treatment higher seeking psychological help perceived stigmatized problem compared mental health problems general odds ratios choosing treatment online facetoface 641 95 ci 405 1014 sample 1 1119 95 ci 529 2367 sample 2 addition findings suggest higher levels helpseeking selfstigma predicted higher intention seek treatment online compared facetoface conclusions results suggest online interventions may facilitate helpseeking among individuals deterred stigma