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Stigma, Health and Well-Being.
Chung-Ying Lin1, Hector W H Tsang2
1Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 22, 2020
Summary
This Special Issue explores global stigma across diverse populations and conditions, including mental illness and obesity. Future research should use longitudinal designs and develop interventions to combat stigma effectively.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- This Special Issue compiles 24 peer-reviewed papers examining the global phenomenon of stigma.
- Contributions span diverse geographical regions (Americas, Europe, Asia) ensuring ethnic diversity.
- Papers address a wide range of stigmatized conditions, including mental illness, obesity, homosexuality, and transgender issues.
Discussion:
- Mental illness and obesity/overweight were the most frequently discussed stigmatized conditions.
- The collection highlights the need for continued research into the multifaceted nature of stigma.
- Cross-cultural perspectives are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of stigma.
Key Insights:
- Global collaboration yielded diverse insights into stigma across ethnicities and conditions.
- Mental illness and obesity represent significant areas of focus in current stigma research.
- The Special Issue underscores the pervasiveness of stigma in various societal contexts.
Outlook:
- Future research should employ longitudinal designs to establish causality between stigma and psychosocial factors.
- Developing targeted intervention programs to combat stigma is essential.
- Interventions should be implemented across various groups, including healthcare providers, the public, and stigmatized populations.
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