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Query: UMLS:C0277787 (
stigma
)
13,352
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
This study explored experiences of
stigma
in 25 adults with
xeroderma pigmentosum
. Analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed the changing nature of
stigma
over the lifetime. Bullying occurred in childhood, whereas adults were questioned about both their photoprotection and skin damage, often resulting in internalised feelings of
stigma
. Resilience and rejection of feelings of
stigma
increased with age and experiences of
stigma
differed across cultures. Findings indicate a need to develop social skills training to help people reject feelings of
stigma
. Future research should explore perspectives of families, friends and formal institutions and their potential to cause or reduce feelings of
stigma
.
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PMID:Experiences of stigma over the lifetime of people with xeroderma pigmentosum: A qualitative interview study in the United Kingdom. 2881 Apr 76
