Table 2 Bivariate associations between stigmatization and quality of life (Pearsons r)

From: Perceived stigmatization and its impact on quality of life - results from a large register-based study including breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer patients

		Quality of life*
		Physical	Role	Emotional	Cognitive	Social
Stigmatization	Rejection	−.31	−.33	−.47	−.35	−.43
	Finances	−.33	−.39	−.47	−.37	−.41
	Shame	−.32	−.35	−.47	−.38	−.43
	Isolation	−.51	−.54	−.61	−.50	−.61
	Total value	−.45	−.51	−.61	−.48	−.57

* all r significant with p < .001

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