Year: 2021
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: PURPOSE: The object of this systematic review is to examine the stigma status of people with disabilities and their families. DESIGN AND METHODS: The systematic review was prepared based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols systematic review guidelines. The review was included thirteen studies. FINDINGS: In the results of the study, it was revealed that people with disabilities experienced inequality and social exclusion, negative attitudes were observed regarding their appearance, also their families were subjected to stigmatization by the society, could not participate in social environments. PRACTICE IMPLICATION: To prevent stigmatization, it is recommended that awareness in public be raised by providing community educations.
Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12893
Authors: Sibel Çaynak, Zeynep Özer, İlkay Keser
Institution: Akdeniz University
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3170953010