Diabetes Surrounding Stigma: Conceptual Issues, Mechanisms Involved and Challenges

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.37.1.610.7

Keywords:

social stigma, diabetes, stereotypes, social discrimination.

Abstract

Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. Psychosocial factors have been recognized as an essential element in the management and control of this disease. The diabetes surrounding stigma has recently emerged as a new psychosocial factor that negatively affects patient’s health. However, the recent evidence regarding this phenomenon has not been summarized. This narrative literature review address: (i) conceptual and epidemiological elements that contribute to understanding this phenomenon and its magnitude; (ii) the psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological factors involved in the relationship between diabetes stigma and health outcomes in patients with the disease; (iii) challenges and possible research areas.

Author Biographies

Luz Marina Alonso, Universidad del Norte

Economista, master en salud pública de la UPR, master en demografía de la UPR, certificado graduado en gerontologia Universidad de Puerto Rico. Atlántico (Barranquilla) Pais: Colombia. Docente de salud pública de la Universidad del Norte. Coeditora de la Revista Cientifica Salud Uninorte

Víctor Pedrero, Facultad de Enfermería Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago. Chile.

Master in Measurement and Evaluation of Educational Programs (Psychology) Educación

Published

2022-01-19

How to Cite

Alonso, L. M., & Pedrero, V. (2022). Diabetes Surrounding Stigma: Conceptual Issues, Mechanisms Involved and Challenges. Salud Uninorte, 37(1), 205–219. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.37.1.610.7

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