Stigma is a social construction which dramatically affects the life experiences of the
individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and their partners, family …

Purpose This study aimed to obtain information about the lives of families with children with
Down syndrome through interviews with the fathers. Methods The participants were 9 fathers …

This study explored hospitalized substance abusers' perspectives about getting their pain
adequately addressed in the hospital setting and their interactions with nurses about pain …

A naturalistic study was designed to investigate how people with terminal diseases describe
health. Three domains emerged. The mental/emotional domain included hope, love, and …

Objective To define attitudes toward pregnant women with HIV and how these attitudes
correlate with and affect prejudice and nursing care intentions. Design Cross‐sectional …

In this article, I examine vernacular and scholarly practices of de-stigmatization, focusing on
the stigma associated with type 2 diabetes. Presenting examples of my own fieldwork …

A questionnaire was sent to all asthmatics between the ages of 18 and 60 identified from a
rural family practice in Southwestern Ontario. The questionnaire measured various attitudes …

O objetivo deste estudo exploratório é apreender o significado cultural de ser
laringectomizado. O estudo envolve a análise indutiva do conteúdo das falas dos 24 …

Fifteen parents of 12 children who had undergone lung transplantation described their
relationships with others, such as members of their extended family, coworkers, and friends …

Stigma is an ancient evil. When associated with addiction and addiction recovery, it
continues to be a most powerful and pervasive negative force in society. Perceptions …