Background Defining HIV-related stigma (HRS) can be problematic due to structural
inequalities, cultural differences, discrimination by health care providers and the limitations …

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is closely associated with
physical and mental health problems; however, little is known about the severity of stigma …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND During an epidemic of a novel infectious disease, many
healthcare workers suffer from mental health problems. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study …

Objectives To explore coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related stigma and its
associated factors among Egyptian physicians. Methods A cross-sectional study using an …

Addressing HIV-related stigma requires the use of psychometrically sound measures.
However, despite the Berger HIV stigma scale (HSS) being among the most widely used …

Objectives: Infectious diseases–related stigmatization is a common feature in health-care
workers (HCWs). This study aims to evaluate the factors associated with stigmas and the …

Background Many health conditions perceived to be contagious, dangerous or incurable, or
resulting in clearly visible signs, share a common attribute–an association with stigma and …

CRANIum, a cross-sectional epidemiology study in Western Europe and Canada, was
conducted to describe and compare the prevalence of a positive screen for neurocognitive …

Background Suicide is a serious cause of mortality worldwide and is considered as a
psychiatric emergency. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) have higher rates of suicidal …

Background The number of elderly individuals living alone is rising, especially in rural areas
of China, and their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an increasing public health …