New tools aim to measure hidden burden of stigma in pediatric cancer

NCT ID NCT06470230

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study aimed to understand how stigma affects children with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers developed two questionnaires to measure stigma in pediatric cancer patients and their guardians. The tools were tested in the United States, Guatemala, and Jordan with 633 participants. The goal is to help healthcare teams better support families facing cancer-related stigma.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Hussein Cancer Center

    Amman, Jordan

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

  • UNOP Unidad Nacional De Oncologia Pediatrica

    Guatemala City, Guatemala

  • Washington University School of Public Health

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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