The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the literature regarding health-related
stigma in adolescents and adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Four domains were …

Research on the societal-level causes and consequences of stigma has rarely considered
the social conditions that account for destigmatization, the process by which a group's worth …

Differences in mental illness (MI) stigma among adolescents were examined cross-
sectionally across race, ethnicity, and gender to identify target populations and cultural …

Objective: Studies have reported that rural elders in China have higher levels of depression
than their urban peers. We aimed to examine the extent to which four sets of factors …

Neuroimaging is advancing a new definition of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Using imaging
biomarkers, clinicians may begin to diagnose the disease by identifying pathology and …

“Survivor” has become a ubiquitous and largely unquestioned term in culture and cancer
discourse. While anecdotal evidence suggests women with breast cancer find fault with …

Why does living in a disadvantaged neighborhood predict poorer mental and physical
health? Recent research focusing on the Southwestern United States suggests that …

Background Although stigma may have negative psychosocial and behavioral outcomes for
patients with lung cancer, its measurement has been limited. A conceptual model of lung …

Research on stigma and discrimination during COVID-19 has focused on racism and
xenophobia in Western countries. In comparison, little research has considered stigma …

Background Internalized HIV stigma is a public health concern as it can compromise HIV
prevention, care and treatment. This paper has two aims. First, it highlights the urgent need …