Stigmatized Minds, Neglected Care? A Global Analysis of Schizophrenia-Related Stigma
Erkan Durar1, Yusuf Durmuş2, Mustafa Durmuş3
1Department of Nursing, Igdır University, Iğdır, Turkey.
Backround:
The research on schizophrenia and stigma within the nursing discipline is experiencing a notable increase. This trend underscores the escalating significance of addressing schizophrenia and stigma within the nursing profession.
Aim:
This study aimed to examine the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of publications on schizophrenia and stigma in the field of nursing from a bibliometric perspective.
Methods:
The data of this bibliometric analysis. The data were retrieved using the keyword combination "schizophrenia" and "stigma," encompassing studies published up to July 2025, the date of the study, without imposing any temporal restrictions. In this study, 290 schizophrenia and stigma research articles/reviews conducted in the field of nursing between 1997 and 2025 were identified, and 274 articles were included in accordance with the exclusion criteria.
Results:
The analysis revealed that there were 874 authors, 243 research articles, and 31 reviews/systematic review articles, with an average of 18.4 citations per publication.
Discussion:
The findings indicate that, despite advancements in comprehending and addressing stigma associated with schizophrenia within the nursing profession, there remains a significant need for continued research, policy formulation, and practical interventions. It is advisable for nursing specialists to engage in further research on schizophrenia and the mechanisms of stigmatization.
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