STIGMA

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 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 study tested a reading-based program for parents of children with special needs. The program used books and group discussions to help parents feel less stressed and less ashamed. Ten parents took part, and researchers compared their feelings before and after the program.

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 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 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 around HPV. Researchers worked with nearly 1,000 women in Kenya to see if this approach c…

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 aimed to understand how stigma affects children with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers developed two new tools to identify and measure stigma in pediatric cancer patients and their guardians. The tools were tested in the United States, Guatemala, and Jordan with…

This study looked at how where you live in Baltimore might influence drug use, addiction, and whether people seek help. Over 1,600 adults were grouped by their drug use history and followed for a year. Researchers collected samples and surveys to understand the role of environmen…