Table 3 The relationship between medical occupation and stigma regarding marriage with individuals with MS
Social stigma domain | Medical occupation (%) | Non-medical occupation (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spouse affected with MS | Yes | 45(90) | 223(76.4) | 0.031 |
No | 5(10) | 69(23.6) | ||
Spouse’s parents affected by MS | Yes | 27(54) | 131(45.3) | 0.256 |
No | 23(46) | 158(54.7) | ||
Spouse’s siblings affected by MS | Yes | 17(51.5) | 105(38.7) | 0.158 |
No | 16(48.5) | 166(61.3) | ||
Spouse’s second-degree relatives affected with MS | Yes | 8(24.2) | 51(18.8) | 0.457 |
No | 25(75.8) | 220(81.2) | ||