We are entering an important new chapter in the story of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
There are clear challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, new HCV infections are still …

Title. Stigma in the context of hepatitis C: concept analysis. Aim. This paper is a report of a
concept analysis of stigma in the context of hepatitis C. Background. Stigma is a complex …

Approximately half of adults are living with a chronic illness, many of whom may feel
stigmatized by their chronic illness in different contexts. We explored the impact of …

The realization that many persons with HIV/AIDS are subjected to multiple layers of
stigmatization because they belong to socially deviant and disenfranchised groups (eg …

Abstract The Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale (CIASS) was developed to measure
anticipated stigma (ie, expectations of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination) among …

Introduction People who inject drugs (PWID) are stigmatized by society. Over time people
may begin to internalize the stigma about their group. This research examines how implicit …

Background Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is the most common blood-borne infection in the
United States, but little is known about illness uncertainty in these patients. Objective The …

Background: Perceived experiences of stigma have been found to be associated with poorer
psychosocial outcomes and engagement in risk practices among people who inject drugs …

Background: Identification of hepatitis C virus (HCV)–infected persons through screening
could lead to interventions that improve clinical outcomes. Purpose: To review evidence …

Objective People with chronic liver disease, particularly those with decompensated cirrhosis,
experience several potentially debilitating complications that can have a significant impact …