
Introduction
The stigma scale of the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue (EMIC Stigma Scale) was initially applied in India and adapted for different languages and cultures. It is considered simple and useful for assessing perceived and experienced stigma related to leprosy.
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Factors Affecting Perceived Stigma in Leprosy Affected Persons in Western Nepal
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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