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[Self-Awareness of Disease Stigma: Reflections of Healthcare Professionals]
Chih-Hsuan Chen1, Ying-Ting Wang2, Bih-Ching Shu3
1Department of Special Education, National Taitung University, Taiwan, ROC.
Abstract:
People who suffer from disease frequently experience disease-related stigmas. Stigma presents in daily life during normal human interactions. The stereotypes promoted by the media often impact public opinion significantly. Moreover, healthcare professionals may exacerbate stigmatization due to their misunderstanding of patients and their disease issues. Therefore, the reflection on stigma of healthcare professionals cannot be ignored. The present article illustrates the issue of stigmas held by healthcare professionals, their related stigmas, and their self-awareness. It is hoped that all healthcare professionals may cooperate to develop an anti-stigma strategy and to become true spokespersons for their patients.
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