Affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among caregivers of people with severe mental illness in a collectivist context: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundCaregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders often face a dual burden of affiliate stigma and reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, local evidence regarding the current status of these challenges and their interrelationship remains limited.MethodsThis cross - sectional study examined the level of affiliate stigma and its association with HRQoL among primary caregivers of individuals with severe mental disorders. In 2024, a total of 297 primary caregivers fr