Chemotaxonomic studies on <i>Schwenckia americana</i> LINN by C Wahua, SM Sam

“…The epidermal studies reveal anomocytic stomata whereas the trichomes are simple uniseriate forms wth bulge heads. …”
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Factor structure of the Jefferson Scale for Empathy among medical undergraduates from South India by Samir Kumar Praharaj, Santosh Salagre, Podila Sathya Venkata Narasimha Sharma

“…Methods: This was a secondary analysis of baseline data obtained from the Stigma, Empathy and Attitude module study among medical undergraduates (N = 157). …”
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Treatment completion of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia: A perspective from healthcare users. by Ahmed Reshid Tusho, Sheila Theresa Mokoboto-Zwane

“…The seven prominent themes revealed were: drug-related challenges encompassing adverse events and the lengthy treatment duration; clinical hurdles such as delayed consultation following prolonged illness, diagnostic delays, and suboptimal dosages; psycho-emotional difficulties including emotional trauma and facing stigma from both the community and healthcare professionals; socio-economic constraints; service-related issues such as interruptions in monitoring tests, inadequate follow-up, and accessibility barriers; patient-related factors such as a false sense of recovery and reverting to previously quit habits; and provider-related issues such as lack of responsiveness and ineffective communication. …”
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Digital technology and mental health: Chinese university students' perspectives on the impact of social media by Chi Zhang

“…These networks let people connect and get support but also encourage social comparison and stigma towards mental illness. Students use a variety of coping skills, such as self-regulation techniques, digital detoxification techniques, and looking for emotional support in online networks. …”
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Role of Presidential Initiative on Aids Strategy for Communication to Youth in Influencing the Sexual Behaviour of Pupils in Kamwezi Sub-County. by Orikiriza, Jescah

“…However, the study also identifies ongoing issues with misconceptions and stigma, indicating that while PIASCY has made progress, there is still a need for ongoing education and engagement. …”
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Role of Presidential Initiative on Aids Strategy for Communication to Youth in Influencing the Sexual Behaviour of Pupils in Kamwezi Sub-County. by Orikiriza, Jescah

“…However, the study also identifies ongoing issues with misconceptions and stigma, indicating that while PIASCY has made progress, there is still a need for ongoing education and engagement. …”
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STUDI FENEMONOLEGI: STRATEGI KOPING ORANG TUA DALAM MERAWAT ANAK AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) by Ridhoyanti Hidayah, Ahmad Yusuf, Rizky Fitryasari

“…Eight themes were extracted according to the spesific purposes: (1) caring demand; (2) social stigma; (3) level of ASD severity; (4) life stressor of parent as a caregiver; (5) constructive coping strategies: seeking for information, formal support, spiritual approach, relaxation, and positif thinking (6) destructive coping strategies: physical and verbale action; (7) positive life meaning: change of the way of thinking and behavior, and (8) negative life meaning: stress feeling of having ASD children. …”
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Exploring the associations between the biomechanical and psychological mechanistic pathways of lower back pain development amongst persons with lower-limb amputation: A study proto... by Alexandra Withey, Dario Cazzola, Abby Tabor, Elena Seminati

“…Biopsychosocial factors such as altered gait parameters, poor prosthetic fit, depression, fear avoidance behaviours and stigma increase the risk of individuals incurring lower back pain; the leading cause of secondary disability amongst persons with lower-limb amputation. …”
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Designing and developing a prescription digital therapeutic for at-home heart rate variability biofeedback to support and enhance patient outcomes in post-traumatic stress disorder... by Rebecca Macy, Flavio Somanji, Flavio Somanji, Oleksandr Sverdlov

“…Promoting HRV-BFB as a primary intervention could also serve to reduce the stigma associated with “mental” illness and increase health literacy regarding the neuroimmune impacts of psychosocial factors. …”
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A qualitative study of motivations for non-suicidal self-injury in a sample of psychiatric outpatients in Singapore by Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Say How Ong, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Introduction: The popular notion that the need for attention drives non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) serves to stigmatise rather than understand this warning sign of underlying psychological/psychiatric disorder. …”
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Enrollment and Retention of Female Sex Workers in HIV Care in Health Facilities in Mbarara City. by Arinaitwe, Bridget, Ariho, Philbert, Naturinda, Christine Hilda, Byoleko, Brian, Base, Anitah, Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Matavu, Hariat, Kabami, Jane, Obua, Celestine, Wakida, Edith K., Otwine, Anne

“…The barriers are summarized into four major themes: (1) stigma, community discrimination, and beliefs; (2) social obstacles; (3) adverse effects of ART; and (4) inadequate services at the health facilities. …”
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The combined impacts of toxic drug use and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada: A thematic analysis of online news media articles. by Emily J Tetzlaff, Nicholas Goulet, Melissa Gorman, Glen P Kenny

“…<h4>Results</h4>Four main themes were identified within our media-based analysis: (I) the reported impact of toxic drug use on human thermoregulation and behavioural adaptation; (II) the reported demand of intersecting crises on the health system; (III) barriers and stigma reported to influence an individual's access to or use of heat mitigation behaviours and services; and (IV) the reported impact of extreme heat on the public health response to drug poisoning emergencies.…”
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Young men’s barriers to and facilitators of utilising HIV-testing services in South Africa by Sithembiso M.S. Ndlovu, Andrew Ross, James Ndirangu

“…Fear of an HIV-positive test result, limited HTS knowledge, and stigma around HIV and AIDS were challenges linked to HTS utilisation. …”
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Pervasive systemic disparities: medical-related gaslighting, trauma, and distrust among LGBTQ+ people in the United States by Dustin Z. Nowaskie, Dehandra Blackwood, Frank Garcia

“…Research and data from nationwide samples in the United States regarding medical-related stigma experienced by LGBTQ+ people are scant.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was distributed online to a national sample of United States residents. …”
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Service users’ perception and attitude toward telemedicine-based treatment for substance use disorders: A qualitative study from India by Abhishek Ghosh, Tathagata Mahintamani, P. V. Aswathy, Debasish Basu, Surendra K. Mattoo, B. N. Subodh, Renjith R. Pillai, Manpreet Kaur

“…Patients expressed privacy concerns and feared experiencing stigma during teleconsultation. They reported missing the elaborate inquiry, physical examination, and ritual of visiting their doctors in person. …”
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Women's experiences and outcomes of abortion care in sub-Saharan countries: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. by Negash Wakgari, Gizachew A Tessema, Stuart J Watson, Delayehu Bekele, Zoe Bradfield

“…The lack of woman-centred and respectful abortion services, influenced by stigma and restrictive abortion laws in certain contexts, poses a public health concern. …”
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Business partnership, women empowerment and support to women living with HIV/AIDS in Kabale, Uganda. by Mwosi, Fabian, Eton, Marus, Aluonzi, Burani, Olupot, Simon Peter, Alia, Richard

“…Women accessing HIV/AIDS do not want to be identified because of stigma within the community. Contributions: From a public health perspective, designers of intervention programs to support women living with HIV/AIDS should consider inclusiveness in design, driven by age categorizations. …”
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Effects of Remedial Lessons on Academic Performance of Pupils in Upper Classes in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Nuwaha, Wattson

“…Schools should work to reduce the stigma associated with attending remedial lessons. …”
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Contribution of the P3AP2KB Service in Handling the Impact of Child Marriage in Sleman Regency by Fakih Abdul Rozak, Putri Ayu Nurmalinda, Syarif Hidayatullah

“…The impacts resulting from the marriage dispensation include: protection of children’s rights, negative stigma from society, health problems both physically and psychologically, and economic difficulties. …”
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Mental health literacy among older adults in Shanghai: a descriptive qualitative study by Rongjing Xu, Mingrui Jing, Aining Zhang, Liqi Zha, Yan Wang, Anni Wang, Jun Tang, Biyun Xia, Shoumei Jia

“…It calls for concerted efforts from individuals, families, and society to bolster mental health knowledge, challenge stigma, and encourage supportive behaviors. By integrating these approaches with the ‘Healthy China 2030’ policy, we aim to enhance mental health literacy for the aged.…”
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