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Minority-specific Determinants of Mental Well-being Among Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This study discusses the impact of stress specific to being lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), measured by means of the concepts of stigma consciousness and internalized homonegativity, on the mental well-being of LGB youth.
Cox, Nele   +3 more
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Medical students' initial experiences of the dissection room and interaction with body donors: A qualitative study of professional identity formation, educational benefits, and the experience of Pasifika students

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The first experience of medical students in the dissecting room (DR) likely influences professional identity formation (PIF). Sparse data exist exploring how exposure to the DR and body donors without undertaking dissection influences PIF, or how culture may influence this experience.
Jacob Madgwick   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The history of anatomical engagement

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The public's fascination with anatomy has evolved over time and progressed from avoidance of the tainted yet saintly corpse, to their fascination with cabinets of curiosities. The current narrative review explores public engagement (PE), from its potential origins as cave paintings, to the rise of the disciplinarity of anatomy.
Quenton Wessels, Adam M. Taylor
wiley   +1 more source

Stigma and Work

open access: yesHealthcarePapers, 2004
This paper addresses what is known about workplace stigma and employment inequity for people with mental and emotional problems. For people with serious mental disorders, studies show profound consequences of stigma, including diminished employability, lack of career advancement and poor quality of working life. People with serious mental illnesses are
openaire   +3 more sources

A positive stigma for child labor ? [PDF]

open access: yes
The authors introduce a simple empirical model that assumes a positive stigma (or norm) toward child labor that is common in some developing countries. They illustrate the positive stigma model using data from Guatemala. Controlling for several child and
Patrinos, Harry Anthony   +1 more
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2009 Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS: Summary of Findings on the Domestic Epidemic [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Presents survey results on attitudes to HIV/AIDS and examines 1995-2009 trends in perceptions of government spending on domestic prevention programs, HIV-related awareness, stigma, misconceptions, and personal concern by race/ethnicity and ...

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What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
wiley   +1 more source

Stigma in patients with early epilepsy: a national longitudinal study. [PDF]

open access: bronze, 1984
Nicky Britten   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Reducing Stigma-Driven Health Disparities in People Living with HIV (PLWH): A Literature Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Introduction: Research has found that HIV-related stigma has numerous negative impacts on the lives of people living with HIV (PLWH). Although there are more resources than ever dedicated to HIV/AIDS efforts, stigma continues to be a major factor ...
Dizon, Stephanie P.
core   +1 more source

Individual and collective transitions: Changes in family information networks over time in life with chronic illness

open access: yesJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic illness represents a transition for both patients and their family members although transitions and information behavior changes have largely been explored from an individual perspective. Illness‐related transitions may be undertaken individually or collectively, but little is known about how family information networks change in the ...
Lindsay K. Brown, Tiffany C. Veinot
wiley   +1 more source

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