Essays about: "perceived public stigma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words perceived public stigma.

1. 1. Rethinking social care services for elderly persons in Zambia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Annette Hatembo; [2022]
   Keywords : Ageing; elderly people; family; community; caregiving; old people’s home; social care.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The Elderly people in Zambia face numerous challenges resulting from high poverty levels, stigma, and social exclusion, poor service provision in old people's homes, and lack of proper care and support from family and the public. In addition, changes in population ageing have also resulted in increased longevity affecting the obligatory responsibilities of the state and the family to meet individual needs in caregiving adequately. READ MORE

3. 2. Stigmatization of Self-identified Asians During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Sweden: A Qualitative Study on Stigma, ‘Passing,’ and Potential Solutions from the Perspective of the Interviewees

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Alexander C. Jonsson; [2021-12-22]
   Keywords : Stigma; Passing; Future suggestions; Covid-19; Discrimination against Asians; Whiteness; Intersectionality; Sweden;

   Abstract : With the derogatory political discourse by Donald Trump calling the Covid-19 pandemic the “China Virus,” and the “Wuhan Flu” there has been perceived increase in stigmatization, and discrimination towards Asian diaspora abroad. Shocking events have occurred in regard to Asian hate where within the US a Thai man was fatally assaulted in San Francisco (Fuller 2021); in the UK a Singaporean student was physically assaulted (Rawlinson and Quinn 2020); and in Sweden a couple were physically assaulted on the Stockholm metro to name a few (The Local 2020). READ MORE

4. 3. Care of obese patients in Costa Rica : Nurses’ attitudes and experiences

   University essay from Akademin för vård, arbetsliv och välfärd

   Author : Camilla Frensborg; Sophia Obitz; [2015]
   Keywords : obesity; stigmatization; attitudes; nurses; healthcare; Costa Rica;

   Abstract : Obesity is a serious growing public health issue in the world, and it is increasing rapidly in Latin America. Obese people are an exposed group of patients that are stigmatized for various reasons. Negative attitudes and stigma against obese patients among healthcare personnel and within the healthcare environment can affect their care negatively. READ MORE

5. 4. Therapy Taboo in Sweden? A study investigating perceived public stigma, self-stigma, and attitudes toward seeking professional therapy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Sujatha Kristensen; [2015]
   Keywords : attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help scale ATSPPHS .; social stigma scale; self-stigma; perceived public stigma; help seeking; seeking therapy; attitudes; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis examines which factors (gender, age, level of education, and prior experience of therapy) that impact attitudes towards seeking therapy in Sweden, and if any significant main effects and interaction effects are present. Further, the thesis also aims to examine which variable, perceived public stigma or self-stigma, is the best to predict attitudes toward seeking therapy. READ MORE

6. 5. The characteristics of HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination among Thai university students : A questionnaire study

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Jason Gahrén; Karin Nyström; [2013]
   Keywords : HIV AIDS; stigma; discrimination; university students; Thailand; HIV AIDS; stigmatisering; diskriminering; universitetselever; Thailand;

   Abstract : Introduktion: Nyligen utkomna rapporter visar en ökning i incidensen för nya HIV-infektioner i Thailand och HIV är fortfarande ett av de största hälsoproblemen. Anledningarna till denna utveckling är flera och HIV/AIDS-relaterad stigmatisering och diskriminering poserar som en av de största. READ MORE