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. 2022 Jul;58(3):1190-1199.
doi: 10.1111/ppc.12893. Epub 2021 Jun 13.

Stigma for disabled individuals and their family: A systematic review

Sibel Çaynak  1 , Zeynep Özer  2 , İlkay Keser  1
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Stigma for disabled individuals and their family: A systematic review

Sibel Çaynak et al. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2022 Jul.

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.

Keywords: disabled; family; individual; stigmatization; systematic review.

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