Significance of Stigma
The provided text explores the multifaceted concept of stigma across various contexts. It is often defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, and discrimination directed towards individuals or groups, such as those with mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, or disabilities. Stigma manifests as societal misconceptions, social exclusion, and barriers to accessing care, impacting well-being, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. It can stem from fear, lack of knowledge, and prejudice, leading to shame, social disapproval, and a diminished sense of dignity. Addressing stigma requires understanding its various forms and implementing strategies to reduce its harmful effects.
Synonyms: Stereotype, Shame, Prejudice, Discrimination, Social stigma, Brand, Mark, Disgrace, Dishonor, Taint, Blemish, Stain
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Hindu concept of 'Stigma'
In Hinduism, stigma surrounding anxiety and depression hinders help-seeking, particularly in India. This sad reality, prevalent in both rural and urban areas, isolates individuals struggling with mental health challenges, preventing them from accessing needed support.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is a sad reality, especially in the Indian sub-continent, that has developed around anxiety and depression, making it difficult for individuals to seek help, particularly in rural and urban areas.[1]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is a negative perception or attitude towards a group or individual, and can be improved by augmented MBCT.[2]
The concept of Stigma in scientific sources
Stigma is a prevalent societal issue involving negative perceptions, prejudice, and discrimination. It manifests in various forms, creating barriers to healthcare access, social inclusion, and treatment adherence for individuals and groups affected by mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Stigma, as described by Goffman, relates to physical signs burnt into the bodies of social outcasts in ancient Greece to reveal their social status, and it has an impact on the health and well-being of individuals today.[3] (2) The negative social labeling and associated avoidance experienced by family members, particularly partners in smaller locales, when attempting to utilize community resources like food banks for essential nutritional support.[4] (3) Experiencing stigma related to the caregiving situation was another factor that was associated with family caregivers being less likely to seek out assistance or support from available external resources.[5] (4) Stigma, encompassing both anti-immigrant and anti-gay structural forms, negatively impacts the health outcomes of immigrants and sexual minorities, potentially creating a double burden for those in both categories.[6] (5) Stigma is identified as a pervasive barrier that actively hinders the retention of individuals within treatment and impedes their progress toward recovery, presenting significant challenges throughout the entire process.[7]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, condition, or person, which, alongside leadership focus, influences an employee's willingness to share details about their own health status at work.[8] (2) A negative social perception or mark of disgrace associated with working in a particular sector, which younger individuals may attach to employment opportunities within the agricultural field.[9] (3) It is the female reproductive part of a flower, in saffron, the stigmas are harvested and dried to produce the spice.[10] (4) Stigma, derived from saffron flowers, serves as the central product in saffron production, with economic allocation employed to distribute environmental impacts between it and by-products.[11] (5) The research aims to reduce stigma against students with SEN/ASD through CBE activities, fostering supportive communities within the school environment to improve acceptance.[12]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues is one of the demonstrated benefits achieved through this integrated approach, fostering better patient satisfaction and acceptance of treatment.[13] (2) Describes the negative attitudes and discrimination experienced by transgender women when seeking healthcare, often leading to avoidance of medical attention and negative experiences within the healthcare system.[14] (3) Stigma related to HIV is identified as a significant barrier to testing and disclosure, influencing individuals' willingness to reveal their status, even when confidentiality is assured.[15] (4) The text highlights that participants experienced stigma related to their HIV status, including anticipated, internal, and external stigma, which affected their journey towards developing a new normal. Stigma is a significant barrier.[16] (5) It can be anticipated and is associated with psychological distress and quality of life among those living with chronic illnesses and can impact health.[17]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Stigma was one of the factors measured using the questionnaire, alongside discrimination, to understand its potential correlation with the prevalence of postnatal depression symptoms.[18] (2) The barriers currently faced by people using drugs are strikingly similar to those previously faced by people with or at risk of HIV and AIDS, including fear, exclusion, stigma, and prejudice.[19] (3) It remains a significant barrier to progress, preventing individuals from seeking testing and treatment, and hindering efforts to achieve zero new infections and zero deaths.[20] (4) Stigma is a process of exclusion where individuals or groups are discredited, leading to internalized negative perceptions and impacting relationships between clinicians and patients, ultimately undermining healthcare outcomes.[21] (5) Stigma and discrimination are significant barriers to health care access for MSM, contributing to reluctance in seeking care and negatively affecting risk-taking and health-seeking behaviors, and therefore advocacy is required to decrease stigma.[22]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Stigma was not addressed as an adherence factor among people with hypertension, and some participants described a good support structure through family and friends, which helped them come to terms with their disease and its treatment.[23] (2) This negative perception against professionals with depression is a strong disincentive for obtaining treatment, hindering their well-being.[24] (3) A negative perception or discrimination against individuals with mental health conditions, leading to poor outcomes, isolation, and increased suicide rates.[25] (4) A major problem in families and communities, leading to reluctance to disclose HIV-positive status.[26] (5) A social barrier encountered in communities, where individuals may deny having health problems like HIV or TB due to fear of negative social judgment, impacting their willingness to seek care.[27]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Stigma represents a significant social barrier that might impede the complete elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, a factor that requires consideration in modeling elimination strategies for settings like South Africa.[28] (2) Stigma is a reported effect of COVID-19 on mental health condition frequency, mortality and risk factors[29] (3) Stigma towards survivors and relatives of cases has been reported, predisposing them to mental ill-health and potentially leading to non-reporting of suspected cases due to fear of ostracism.[30] (4) It is a social issue related to diagnosis and identity among HIV positive black Africans living in the UK, potentially affecting community care of persons with HIV/AIDS.[31] (5) Stigma involves negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviors towards individuals, and HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings leads to unnecessary actions against PLHIV and impacts their willingness to seek care.[32]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is defined as a set of prejudicial attitudes, negative stereotypes, discrimination and biased social structures towards a certain group of people.[33] (2) This refers to the negative perceptions, prejudice, and discrimination that individuals associate with tuberculosis and those who have the disease, which can impact treatment.[34] (3) Discrimination from stigma, either public or self-stigma, during COVID-19, is another behaviour that can be seen, as mentioned in the text.[35] (4) Negative attitudes and beliefs associated with a condition, such as mental illness, which can create barriers to seeking help and maintaining employment.[36]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The negative perceptions and attitudes towards people with disabilities, which can lead to higher unemployment rates and affect well-being.[37]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) It is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, such as those affected by leprosy.[38]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Stigma is a significant barrier to quality care, because one major barrier to physiotherapists’ delivery of quality of care to people living with mental illness is stigma, and stigma increases the burden on mental health disorders and affects community members, families of people living with mental illness and medical professionals.[39] (2) The negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that society associates with a particular condition or group of people, leading to discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion.[40] (3) Stigma refers to negative attitudes and beliefs about a particular group or condition, and one patient stopped treatment due to stigma and insufficient psychosocial support.[41] (4) The text addresses stigma associated with mental illness, examining its impact on help seeking behaviors and the effectiveness of public health programs.[42] (5) This dehumanises individuals and sometimes has tragic consequences, and it discourages individuals and their families from getting the help they need.[43]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Stigma is a barrier in COVID-19 Management, as overlooking stigmas can impact management, especially when coupled with religious cliches.[44] (2) Stigma may also be compounded unwittingly by those who experience the uncanny valley phenomenon in response to chat-bots, and the potential for increased social isolation may be even greater still if we take into account the stigma—or fear of stigmatization—that can accompany people who get attached to bots.[45] (3) The negative perception and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS, often driven by religious and traditional teachings. It affects the treatment and social inclusion of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe.[46] (4) It is a mark of disgrace associated with particular circumstances, qualities, or a person.[47]