STIGMA

This study tests a program called Project YES+ for youth aged 15-21 living with HIV in Zambia. The program combines peer mentoring with mental health support to reduce stigma, violence, and depression. Researchers will enroll 400 participants to see if the program is feasible and…

This study tested a community-based campaign to increase HPV prevention among 350 mother-daughter pairs in Nigeria. The goal was to get more girls ages 9-14 vaccinated against HPV and more mothers ages 30-65 to do a simple self-test for HPV. The campaign used crowdsourcing to fin…

This study tested a 7-session anti-stigma psychoeducation program for adults with Type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if it could reduce feelings of stigma and improve quality of life. 36 participants completed the program and were compared to a group that did not receive it. Re…

This study tested a program that uses short stories and group discussions to help parents of children with special needs cope with stress and stigma. Ten parents took part, and researchers compared their stress and shame levels before and after the program. The goal is to see if …

This study tested a short cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to reduce self-stigma in adults with gambling disorder. 26 participants were split into two groups: one received four sessions of CBT targeting self-stigma, while the other did not. The goal was to see …

This completed study looked at how a person's neighborhood environment might influence drug use, addiction, and whether they seek treatment. Over 1,600 adults from Baltimore took part, including people who never used drugs, past users, and current users. Researchers collected hea…

This study tested a program designed to reduce stigma around cervical cancer and increase screening among women in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 310 married women aged 30-60 from one municipality. The program included educational videos and group discussions. The goal was to see if…

This completed study involved 633 participants and aimed to develop two clinical tools to identify and measure stigma experienced by children with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers worked in the United States, Guatemala, and Jordan to ensure the tools are culturally releva…

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain (cervical myofascial pain syndrome) are more likely to have a 'Type D' or distressed personality and feel stigma about their condition. Researchers compared 54 patients with healthy individuals using questionnaires. The…

This study tested a program called Elimisha HPV, designed to reduce stigma and increase cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kenya. The program included simple educational scripts, a video addressing fears, and peer support. Nearly 1,000 women participated, an…