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Introduction: One of the most serious mental health issues in Indonesia is stigma. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that carries a lot of stigma. Stigma makes people with schizophrenia distinct and undervalued, so it ca...

Abstract Stigmatization and discrimination toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) continue to be significant hurdles to successful treatment and social integration, especially in Nigeria. These barriers have a negati...

Abstract BackgroundAdherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during pregnancy is critical for maternal health and the prevention of vertical HIV transmission. In Uganda, where HIV prevalence remains high, pre...

Materias / palabras clave: Identity (music); Stigma (botany); Psychology; Identity management; Psychoanalysis; Sociology; History; Art; Aesthetics; Archaeology; Psychiatry; Authentication (law)

CONTENTS 1. Stigma and Social Identity Preliminary Conceptions The Own and the Wise Moral Career 2. Information Control and Personal Identity The Discredited and the Discreditable Social Information Visibility Personal I...

Abdulsalam Ahmed Mohamed,1,2 Abdullahi Abdirahman Omar,1 Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey2,3 1Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Sumait Hospital, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2Department of Medicine and Surgery, Facul...

Abstract: Stigma, and self-stigma in people with serious mental disorder (SMD) in particular, is one of the main problems faced by mental health professionals. However, this problem is not only found in people who suffer...

Tinghan Fu,1– 3,* QianQian Wang,1– 3,* Shasha Chen,1– 3,* Tiannan Xu,1– 3 Hongye Wu,1– 3 Ruimei Ni,1– 3 Kai Zhang2– 4 1School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medica...

Abstract People with Down syndrome experience a type of ambivalent stigmatisation, which combines stereotypes, emotional reactions, and both positive and negative attitudes. The aim of this study is to analyse the relati...

This article investigates, from a legal perspective, how criminal justice systems in Bulgaria, Japan, and Norway produce mental health stigma in their legal responses to defendants with mental health conditions. Although...

Abstract Background Lung cancer stigma (i.e., perceived and internalized negative appraisal and devaluation associated with lung cancer) is a clinically significant psychosocial concern among individuals diagnosed with l...

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among weight stigma, eating behaviors, and stress, as well as to analyze the effect of stress in mediating the association between weight sti...

It is stated that the properties of stigma have the key role in perceiving social relations and own life situation by the person who is in danger of the process of social stigma (Davidio, Major and Crocer, 2008, p. 27–...

PurposeThe relationship among stigma, medication literacy and medication adherence in patients with multimorbidity is limited. This study was to explore the relationships among medication literacy, stigma, and medication...

Rationale: Stigma has a profound effect on the well-being and treatment outcomes of people with tuberculosis (PWTB). Despite its negative effects, TB-related stigma remains underexplored in high-burden TB settings such a...

BackgroundPatients suffering from psychiatric disorders tend to stigmatise themselves which had been linked to poor adherence to treatment.AimsThe aim of the present study was to study internalised stigma and medication ...

Abstract Introduction Transgender inclusion in physical education and sports (PES) is a critical issue, reflecting persistent societal and institutional barriers. This study aims to analyse public stigma towards trans pe...

Materias / palabras clave: discrimination; gender minorities; gender-affirming healthcare; healthcare disparities; inclusive practices; LGBTQ+ health

Abstract Experiencing weight stigma during pregnancy, such as unsolicited comments on physical appearance and weight gain, correlates with adverse mental health outcomes. This study investigated public perceptions of acc...

Background: Stigma toward mental illness remains a significant barrier to effective mental health care. Healthcare students, as future professionals, play a crucial role in shaping patient experiences, and their attitude...

Kusta merupakan penyakit menular kronis yang dalam kasusnya sangat berkaitan dengan stigma yang berkembang di masyarakat. Penderita kusta yang selesai menjalani medikasi harus kembali ke lingkungan masyarakat dengan berb...

Background: The role of the church in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and how pastors’ attitudes influence the devel...

Background: India faces a substantial mental health treatment gap, with national estimates indicating that 70–90% of individuals with mental disorders do not receive adequate care. Contributing factors include stigma, ...