Background Stigma is known to negatively influence cancer patients' psychosocial
behaviour and treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to systematically review the …

Despite significant advances in medical science, cancer is still one of the major diseases of
the current century and the third leading cause of death in Iran. Every year, 112,000 people …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and
stress and their related factors in husbands of women with cancer. Methods This cross …

Purpose: Disease-related Stigma is negative emotions, attitudes, stereotypes, and beliefs
about diseases. Cancer is one of the diseases that can be exposed to stigma. Regarding the …

Background: Cancer is widely considered as one of the most stigmatized diseases globally,
despite scientific advances in the medicine. While most existing literatures focuses on …

Purpose Many individuals who get cancer may be exposed to stigmatization from their close
relatives and their entourage. This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted in …

Background: The nature of cancer is such that it causes several problems for patients and
caregivers. As a vital source of support for patients with cancer, family caregivers must seek …

Background: Cancer stigma is an important issue in cancer patients and affects the follow-
up, adherence, and acceptance of treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to take action to …

Background: Promoting hope, resulting in more positive health outcomes for patients with
breast cancer and social support, is an important aspect of caring for people with this …

While stigmatisation is universal, stigma research in low-and middle-income countries
(LMIC) is limited. LMIC stigma research predominantly concerns health-related stigma …