Time to Rethink and Reverse Stigma

Researchers have constructed exceptional models and reviews of specific kinds of experiences, but no one has incorporated all of the observed consequences within an overarching framework. [...]we must prioritize the development of a model that clearly explains what stigma is in public health and suc...

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Published inThe Journal of medical practice management Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 167 - 171
Main Author Park, James Yeongjun
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tampa American Association for Physician Leadership 01.11.2018
Subjects
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Disease
Disease prevention
Drug use
Health care
Health care management
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Medical practices
Mental disorders
Obesity
Prevention programs
Public health
Researchers
Social isolation
Stereotypes
Stigma
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Summary:Researchers have constructed exceptional models and reviews of specific kinds of experiences, but no one has incorporated all of the observed consequences within an overarching framework. [...]we must prioritize the development of a model that clearly explains what stigma is in public health and successfully reduces it. [...]the lack of sensitivity expressed by health professionals responsible for treating these patients is alarming and must be rectified. [...]research indicates that stigmatization reinforces unhealthy lifestyle behaviors that contribute to worsening individuals' conditions. [...]the predominant societal messages that reinforce blaming persons living with stigmatized conditions for those conditions must be replaced with messages that these conditions often are chronic conditions with complex etiologies, and that they are lifelong conditions for most individuals. Much of the evidence indicates that the stigma associated with numerous circumstances exacerbates the condition of the stigmatized; however, public health officials neglect the significant suffering of countless Americans by ignoring the effect of stigma. [...]it is crucial to replace the common societal assumptions that perpetuate stigma in public health and underscore discussion of stigma in the national discourse of public health.
ISSN:8755-0229