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Which of the following is an example of stigma?
Which of the following is an example of stigma?
- Positive attitude towards someone's race
- Negative attitude towards someone's religion (correct)
- Positive attitude towards someone's social class
- Negative attitude towards someone's gender
True or false: Stigma can be a result of a person's social class?
True or false: Stigma can be a result of a person's social class?
True (A)
True or false: Stigma can lead to improved access to healthcare?
True or false: Stigma can lead to improved access to healthcare?
False (B)
What is one potential consequence of stigma?
What is one potential consequence of stigma?
True or false: Stigma can lead to a decrease in the quality of health care?
True or false: Stigma can lead to a decrease in the quality of health care?
True or false: Training on strategies to assess patients for experiences of discrimination can improve cardiovascular health?
True or false: Training on strategies to assess patients for experiences of discrimination can improve cardiovascular health?
True or false: Health care providers can benefit from training to assess the effects of discrimination on cardiovascular health?
True or false: Health care providers can benefit from training to assess the effects of discrimination on cardiovascular health?
True or false: Stigma is generally based on an individual's social class?
True or false: Stigma is generally based on an individual's social class?
What is one way that healthcare providers can address stigma?
What is one way that healthcare providers can address stigma?
Flashcards
What is Stigma?
What is Stigma?
A negative attitude or belief towards a person or group based on certain characteristics, such as religion, race, or health condition.
Social Class and Stigma
Social Class and Stigma
Stigma arises due to various factors, including social class, which can lead to prejudice and discrimination.
Stigma and Healthcare Access
Stigma and Healthcare Access
Stigma reduces healthcare access because it creates barriers like fear of judgment, discrimination, and poorer treatment.
Consequence of Stigma
Consequence of Stigma
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Training Benefits
Training Benefits
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Addressing Stigma
Addressing Stigma
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Study Notes
- Stigma is a negative attitude or perception of someone or something, typically based on their social class, race, or religion
- Stigma can negatively impact the health and well-being of individuals who are stigmatized
- There is evidence that stigma can lead to reduced access to healthcare, poorer quality of care, and greater weight stigma
- Health care providers can benefit from training on strategies to assess patients for experiences of discrimination, and to increase their awareness about the potential links between these experiences and cardiovascular health.
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