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Obesity Stigma
Impacts include negative mental health outcomes and avoidance of healthcare. Strategies for addressing it include promoting body positivity and changing societal beauty standards.
Stigma of Infectious Diseases
Impacts include delays in seeking care and adherence to treatment. Communication strategies include transparent public health messaging and communicating compassionately.
Disability Stigma
Impacts can lead to lower employment rates and social isolation. Addressing it involves advocating for accessibility, inclusive policies, and representation in media.
Stigma Around Ageing and Health
Impacts include reluctance to report age-related health issues. Communication strategies include promoting positive aspects of aging and intergenerational engagement activities.
Mental Illness Stigma
Impacts include discrimination and social exclusion. Strategies involve education, contact with affected individuals, and advocacy campaigns.
Stigma of Skin Conditions
Impacts include psychological stress and social anxiety. Addressing it involves normalizing skin conditions in media and endorsing acceptance through public figures.
Substance Use Disorder Stigma
Impacts include underutilization of treatment services and social marginalization. Strategies include using person-first language and highlighting recovery stories.
Eating Disorder Stigma
Impacts include shame and secretive behaviors. Strategies for addressing it include education about the complexity of eating disorders and challenging societal norms about dieting.
Cancer Stigma
Impacts include emotional distress and potential delay in seeking diagnosis. Strategies for addressing it include public education about cancer risks and survivorship stories.
HIV/AIDS Stigma
Impacts include reduced testing and treatment seeking behavior. Strategies for addressing it include awareness campaigns, destigmatizing language, and confidentiality assurances.
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