Health-related stigma is associated with adverse outcomes including depression, stress and
reduced engagement in health behaviours which are particularly harmful in pregnancy and …

Aim The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of women with gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM) in Denmark, with a particular focus on GDM-specific stigma. Method We …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects an increasing number of pregnant
women globally. Although studies have identified psychosocial ramifications associated with …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been rising in the United States, and it
poses significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their infants. Prior research has …

Objectives While health-related stigma has been the subject of considerable research in
other conditions (obesity and HIV/AIDS), it has not received substantial attention in diabetes …

Objectives While health-related stigma has been the subject of considerable research in
other conditions (eg, HIV/AIDS, obesity), it has not received substantial attention in diabetes …

Background The global prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing, and
it can significantly impact women's psychosocial outcomes in the perinatal period. The aim …

Adolescents with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) often need to undertake self-management tasks in
public or disclose their diagnosis to others. Therefore, they may be subjected to negative …

OBJECTIVE To examine the association of diabetes stigma with psychological, behavioral,
and HbA1c outcomes and to investigate moderation effects of self-esteem, self-efficacy …

Methods: We recruited 184 adults with T1D from Los Angeles, California, and the Bronx,
New York. Participants completed a short version of the DSAS-1, other validated …