Resumo

PEDRERO, VICTOR; ALONSO, LUZ MARINA  e  MANZI, JORGE. Diabetes Surrounding Stigma: Conceptual Issues, Mechanisms Involved and Challenges. Salud, Barranquilla [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.1, pp.205-219.  Epub 28-Fev-2022. ISSN 0120-5552.  https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.37.1.610.7.

Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. Psychosocial factors have been recognized as an essential element in the management and control of this disease. The diabetes surrounding stigma has recently emerged as a new psychosocial factor that negatively affects patient's health. However, the recent evidence regarding this phenomenon has not been summarized. This narrative literature review address: (i) conceptual and epidemiological elements that contribute to understanding this phenomenon and its magnitude; (ii) the psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological factors involved in the relationship between diabetes stigma and health outcomes in patients with the disease; (iii) challenges and possible research areas.

Palavras-chave : social stigma; diabetes; stereotypes; social discrimination.

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