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Showing 1 to 20 of 110 for “"stigmatisation"”.
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How can autobiographical theatre aid in the de-stigmatisation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
… “How can autobiographical theatre aid in the de-stigmatisation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?” OCD is defined as a mental disorder concerned with persistent mental obsessive thoughts, and compulsive rituals performed to temporarily rid the individual from these thoughts. Autobiographical …
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An investigation into South Africans performing online erotic labour, experiences of their labour and their experiences and negotiations of stigmatisation
The lived experiences of online erotic labourers, in South Africa, is investigated in this dissertation. To investigate the experiences of digital labour and stigma, five South Africans who have performed erotic labour participated in semi-structured interviews. A qualitative research design, …
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Stigmatisation processes and populations’ responses in turbulent environments: A multi-site case study of the Hazaras in Quetta, Pakistan and the Afro-descendants in Cartagena, Colombia
This thesis explores the lived experiences of stigmatisation processes amongst the Hazaras in Quetta (Pakistan) and the Afro-descendants in Cartagena (Colombia) and how do these diverse dynamics shape the experiences of stigmatisation in each community. The study also analyses the responses to …
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Les expériences vécues par les personnes adolescentes néo-brunswickoises au sein des services professionnels de santé mentale: une thèse critique et compréhensive sur la stigmatisation du suicide et des troubles de santé mentale
… l’adolescence qu’a été étudiée la question de la stigmatisation au sein des services professionnels de santé mentale chez les personnes adolescentes néo-brunswickoises. J’ai mené des entrevues semi-dirigées d’environ 60 minutes selon un guide d’entrevue composé de 20 questions ouvertes en fonction …
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Comprendre les expériences stigmatisantes de travailleuses du sexe du Nouveau-Brunswick vivant avec un problème de santé mentale et/ou qui consomment de l'alcool ou des drogues
Cette étude porte sur la stigmatisation à laquelle peuvent être exposées des travailleuses du sexe néo-brunswickoises qui vivent avec un problème de santé mentale et/ou de consommation d’alcool et de drogues. Le travail du sexe est un travail marginalisé qui fait l’objet de plusieurs formes de …
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Comparison of coping, quality of life and psychosocial well-being in children and adult patients with vitiligo before and after treatment with pseudocatalase PC-KUS. A questionnaire-based investigation into social anxiety, helplessness, anxious-depressive mood, quality of life and depression before and after treatment with pseudocatalase PC-KUS depending on demographic characteristics and experiences.
… a profound impact on the patient¿s well-being. Stigmatisation and rejection often causes depression, self-consciousness, sexual problems and an impaired quality of life. To further substantiate earlier investigations and to introduce new aspects, we utilised the Dermatology Life Quality Index …
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Understanding Healthcare Professionals' Identification When Working Within A Stigmatized Organisation
… The process and effect of organisational stigmatisation may present a disruption to the workplace identity of employees who might previously have believed they worked for a prestigious or at least legitimate organisation. Employees may have to construct a new sense of identity within the …
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Exploring clinicians' experiences of working with people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
… with BPD and the impact of the apparent stigmatisation of BPD on the participants’ conceptualisation of the disorder and on the therapeutic relationship with a BPD patient. Nine clinicians, who have had direct experience of working with BPD patients were interviewed using semi-structured …
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L'approche narrative : une stratégie pour changer le rapport des personnes souffrant d'un trouble de santé mental aux narratifs sociétaux
… situations s’accompagne potentiellement d’une stigmatisation, c’est-à-dire, d’une « étiquette » qui potentiellement peut tendre à discréditer la personne concernée quant à des caractéristiques qui la différencient de la norme (Gouvernement du Québec, 2016). De fait, l’Association québécoise …
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The Woman Who Invented Herself. An interdisciplinary exploration of the construction of Elizabeth Kenny’s polio treatment discovery story.
… The study also considers the role played by stigmatisation associated with her misandrist views and rejection of marriage in the medical profession’s rejection of her therapeutic techniques. This study considers Kenny’s discovery story as a problem-resolution personal experience narrative …
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The lived experience of transgender individuals living in Cape Town, South Africa
… extreme forms of prejudice, ostracisation, stigmatisation, marginalisation, discrimination, and varied forms of violence (verbal, sexual and physical), because of their social identities. Furthermore, the participants reported experiencing neglect and being verbally, physically and sexually …
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Family Talk: Irish Women Across Generations Negotiate Single Motherhood
… single motherhood in Ireland, could result in stigmatisation, social exclusion and institutionalisation. This thesis examines the ways in which three generations of women in Irish families talked about single motherhood. Interviews were conducted with seven intergenerational families of women …
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An exploration of the experience of birth mothers who relinquished a child for adoption between 1960 and 1990 and who subsequently initiated contact with the relinquished child: the clinical implications for practitioners
… from the findings: 1) The power of social stigmatisation; 2) The unique experience of relinquishment; 3) Experiencing psychological distress. The study shows that the impact of the experience of relinquishment is indeed long term, with a diminishing of the intensity of emotions over time. …
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An in vitro investigation into the pigmentary phenotype of melanocytes and keratinocyte co-cultures to improve wound healing
… consequences such as low self-esteem, stigmatisation and discrimination among sufferers. Methods aimed at investigating rapid and efficient repigmentation in wounded skin are therefore pertinent. The aims of this study were two-fold: i) To promote melanin synthesis in human skin cells …
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Challenges experienced by primary caregivers in raising children with physical disabilities in Mvunyane area, Vryheid, Kwazulu-Natal
… isolation, immobility, emotional stress and stigmatisation and discrimination in the community. However, it was noted that primary caregivers used faith-based organisations, support from social workers, families, support groups in their community as their coping strategies. It was concluded …
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Repenser l’anorexie à travers un dialogue entre théories féministes critiques et savoir expérientiel des usager.e.s de soins
… et la « guérison ». Les analyses révèlent la stigmatisation des corps « illisibles » comme anorexiques, la violence des pratiques institutionnelles, tout en explorant des stratégies de résistance et des formes de soutien alternatives. En somme, la thèse propose une politisation de l'anorexie, …
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Drug users: community, social exclusion and gendered experiences
… acts to legitimise and reinforce discrimination, stigmatisation, marginalisation and the social exclusion of Class A drug users, particularly female drug users. This research sought to investigate the social exclusion of heroin users within a high crime area of North East Lancashire. To achieve …
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Whoever said a little 'dirt' doesn't hurt? : exploring tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
… and thus extend our understanding of stigma and stigmatisation. I argue for the theoretical expansion of stigma through employing alternative literatures, such as the anthropology of violence, witchcraft and narrative studies. In addition, new methods need to be explored which mirror the …
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What are the issues for New Zealand Defence Force registered nurses and paramedics when screening for, and managing, sexual health concerns for defence force personnel?
… deterrents in sexual and reproductive health are stigmatisation and judgment around Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and inadequate education for health providers, and the receivers of care. Additionally, many people seeking sexual health care have concerns over medical confidentiality. In …
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