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The Impact of Social Stigma on Mental Health in Workplaces

Discover how social stigma in workplaces harms mental health, well‑being, and productivity. Learn actionable strategies to foster inclusive work environments.

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Pictures Worth a Thousand Words in Weight Bias - ConscienHealth

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Global Hiv Epidemic: Progress, Challenges, And The Path Forward

HIV remains one of the most serious global public health threats, with millions of people still grappling with the challenges of the virus. Yet, in recent years, the fight against HIV has seen…

Stigma-Free: for the Mental Health and Wellness of People Living with and Affected by HIV | EATG

Stigma-Free: for the Mental Health and Wellness of People Living with and Affected by HIV

Social stigma associated with cancer in the Newfoundland... : Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice

s diagnosed with cancer. In this study, we aimed to examine stigma and discrimination-related experiences of individuals diagnosed with cancer and predictors of experiencing stigma in NL. Methods: This was a cross-sectional and self-administered online survey study. The survey instrument included both open-ended and closed-ended items, and data were collected between June 2019 and February 2020. Descriptive statistics, thematic analyses, and regression techniques were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 325 respondents participated in this study. Self-perceived stigmatization and discrimination were reported by 24% and 14% of the participants, respectively. The most common sources contributing to these experiences were friends, insurance and financial companies, and workplace relations. Issues related to insurance, social relations, and workplace opportunities were among the most common reported impacts of cancer. A large portion of the participants had not experienced stigma and discrimination or experienced anything but positive support from others. Several factors associated with experiencing stigma were also identified, such as age, disease stage, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Misconceptions related to cancer, issues with insurance companies, and change of life after cancer were the top themes identified by thematic analysis. Conclusions: This study identified a rich overview of cancer-associated lived experiences in the NL population. Educational campaigns on cancer, integration of stigma-related support in cancer care, and stronger antidiscriminatory legislations and practices should be encouraged in NL....