HIV & AIDS
Research reveals AIDS stigma remains in Australia
As Australia marks World AIDS Day on Saturday 1 December, new research reveals the enduring challenge of tackling stigma surrounding HIV.
Dec 3, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
More people worldwide now know their HIV status
(HealthDay)—Three-quarters of patients living with HIV worldwide know their infection status, according to Knowledge Is Power, a new report released Nov. 22 by UNAIDS.
Dec 3, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Stigma impairs cognition in men living with HIV
A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention.
Nov 27, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Among college students, mental health diagnosis and treatment are up, stigma is down
Mental health diagnoses and treatment of college students increased substantially between 2007 and 2017. More than one-third of students reported a diagnosed condition in 2016-2017, according to a study published online today ...
Nov 5, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
CDC researchers examine HIV-related stigma among US healthcare providers
A Systemic Review from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed studies of HIV-related stigma among healthcare provider and identified three main themes: attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors; quality of patient ...
Oct 9, 2018
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Diabetes
Most teens, young adults with type 1 diabetes report stigma
(HealthDay)—Stigma is common in teens with type 1 diabetes and is associated with poor glycemic control, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Jun 23, 2018
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Diabetes
Stigma adds to burden of type 1 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Michael Wright was just 16 when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and although his friends supported him, he always felt different.
Jun 20, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Men may experience weight stigma as much as women
A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut finds that a significant portion of adult American men report being mistreated about their weight. The findings suggest that men ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Survey finds reducing stigma attributed to Alzheimer's is vital to prevention research
Stigma associated with Alzheimer's disease may be an obstacle for individuals to seek information about their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and to participate in clinical studies that discover potential therapies. ...
Mar 27, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
How stigma in the healthcare system is undermining efforts to reduce obesity
Obesity is a global public health concern due to its associations with an increased risk of poor mental and physical health. This is why attempts to prevent and treat obesity – especially in children – have become a focus ...
Mar 23, 2018
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