Spatial and temporal distribution of the prevalence of unemployment and early retirement in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review with meta-analysis

BK Vitturi, A Rahmani, G Dini, A Montecucco… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background We aimed to summarise the prevalence of unemployment and early retirement
among people with MS and analyze data according to a spatio-temporal perspective …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the stigma experienced by people affected by Parkinson's disease: a systematic review

S Crooks, G Mitchell, L Wynne, G Carter - BMC Public Health, 2025 - Springer
Background Stigma significantly impacts individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their
caregivers, exacerbating social isolation, psychological distress, and reducing quality of life …

The impact of stigma on psychosocial outcomes following spinal cord injury: A cross-sectional analysis of stigma-mediated relationships.

KR Monden, A Philippus, B MacIntyre… - Rehabilitation …, 2021 - psycnet.apa.org
Purpose/Objective: The purpose of this study was to (a) assess the relationship between
stigma and psychosocial outcomes and (b) examine the potential mediating influence of …

Stigma and health outcomes in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

B Powell, R Mills, A Tennant, CA Young, D Langdon - BMC neurology, 2024 - Springer
Background Stigma is increasingly recognised as contributing to disability in MS. This
systematic review aimed to answer the following question: To what extent is stigma …

The persian version of the fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire among iranian post-surgery patients: a translation and psychometrics

H Sharif-Nia, ES Froelicher, AH Shafighi, JW Osborne… - BMC psychology, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Fear-avoidance beliefs (FAB) play a crucial role in the treatment outcomes of
post-surgery patients. These beliefs can lead to activity avoidance, increased pain, and …

The untold story of the COVID-19 pandemic: perceptions and views towards social stigma and bullying in the shadow of COVID-19 illness in Jordan

A Akour, SA AlMuhaissen, MB Nusair… - SN social sciences, 2021 - Springer
Stigmatization towards COVID-19 patients can lead to negative outcomes like social
exclusion and bullying, and it may hinder the willingness of people to undergo testing. This …

Social stigma and its relationship with quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients

N Sharifi, V Kohpeima Jahromi, R Zahedi, S Aram… - BMC neurology, 2023 - Springer
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent disease of the central nervous
system that affects the behavioral characteristics and lifestyle of patients. This study aimed to …

Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in Ardabil, Northwest of Iran

N Molazadeh, F Mohebi, D Altafi… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) epidemiology is studies in many populations; however,
studying populations with unique characteristics could provide opportunities to deepen the …

Stigma, discrimination and disclosure of the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in the workplace: a systematic review

BK Vitturi, A Rahmani, G Dini, A Montecucco… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The objective of the study was to describe and analyze the stigma, discrimination and the
disclosure of the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the workplace. The protocol was …

The experience of stigma and concealment in multiple sclerosis.

R Maguire, A Ahern, S Shrivastava, P Maguire - Stigma and Health, 2024 - psycnet.apa.org
Despite a growing acceptance of chronic health conditions, people with multiple sclerosis
can experience stigma. We aimed to understand the extent, nature, and predictors of stigma …