STIGMA

This study tested a community-based approach to increase HPV prevention among 350 mother-daughter pairs in Nigeria. Researchers used crowdsourcing to create local campaigns encouraging HPV vaccination for girls ages 9-14 and HPV self-testing for mothers ages 30-65. The goal was t…

This study tested a short cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program that specifically targets self-stigma—the shame and negative beliefs people hold about themselves—in adults with gambling disorder. 26 participants were split into two groups: one received four sessions of this …

This study looked at how things like neighborhood environment, social networks, and stress influence drug use, addiction, and whether people seek treatment. Over 1,600 adults from Baltimore took part, providing samples and answering questions over a year. The goal was to understa…

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

This study tested a new way to help women living with HIV get screened for HPV, a virus that can cause cervical cancer. The program used simple scripts and videos to address fears and stigma. Researchers measured how many women got screened and followed up after a positive result…

This study aimed to create two simple tools to identify and measure stigma experienced by children with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers worked with 633 participants in the United States, Guatemala, and Jordan to ensure the tools work across different cultures. The goal i…

This study tested a program designed to reduce the stigma around cervical cancer and encourage more women to get screened. Researchers worked with 310 married women aged 30-60 in Nepal, comparing those who received the stigma-reduction program to those who did not. The goal was t…