International journal of MS care
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The stigma associated with neurologic disorders plays a part in poor health-related quality of life. The eight-item Stigma Scale for Chronic Illness (SSCI-8) is a brief self-assessment tool for measuring perceived level of stigma. The psychometric performance of the SSCI-8 in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) was assessed. ⋯ The SSCI-8 shows appropriate psychometric characteristics and is, therefore, a useful instrument for assessing stigma in people with MS.