Stigmatization, discrimination and illness perception among oncology patients: A cross-sectional and correlational study
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING, vol.54, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 54
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.102000
- Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Keywords: Discrimination, Stigmatization, Perception of illness, Oncology, Social isolation, Accusation, Shame, LUNG-CANCER STIGMA, PERCEIVED STIGMA, DEPRESSION, EXPERIENCE, BREAST, QUESTIONNAIRE, BARRIER
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Many individuals who get cancer may be exposed to stigmatization from their close relatives and their entourage. This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted in order to determine stigmatization, discrimination and perception of illness among oncology patients in Northern Turkey.