Background Stigma surrounding substance use disorders (SUDs) is a frequently cited
barrier to treatment engagement. Research consistently demonstrates that healthcare …

Misconceptions about visible skin diseases are widespread, and patients often face
discrimination and stigmatization due to their condition. The associated negative health and …

Background Many health conditions perceived to be contagious, dangerous or incurable, or
resulting in clearly visible signs, share a common attribute–an association with stigma and …

Background Understanding how knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding leprosy differ
in endemic countries can help us develop targeted educational and behavioural change …

Background With the introduction of new interventions to prevent leprosy, such as post-
exposure prophylaxis (PEP) given to contacts of leprosy patients, it is necessary to update …

Objective Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, social stigma towards COVID-19 infection has
become a major component of public discourse and social phenomena. As such, we aimed …

Background Can deliberate interaction between the public and persons affected by leprosy
reduce stigmatization? The study described in this paper hypothesises that it can and …

Introduction Renewed interest in health-related stigma has invigorated calls to understand
factors and processes underlying stigma. However, few empirical studies explore the …

Background Interpretation of Leprosy as a sickness differs among society. The set of beliefs,
knowledge and perceptions towards a disease play a vital role in the construction of stigma …

Background There are increasing efforts for the integration of mental health services into
primary care settings in low-and middle-income countries. However, commonly used …