Anticipated and Perceived Stigma Among Patients With Psoriasis.

Marilyn T WanRebecca L PearlZelma C Chiesa FuxenchJunko TakeshitaJoel M Gelfand

Published in: Journal of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (2020)

Prevalence of anticipated and perceived stigma among PWP is high. Our results suggest that objective measures of severity may not identify patients at risk of stigma-related distress. Additional methods, such as directly inquiring about stigmatizing experiences, may be needed.

Keyphrases

social support
mental health
mental illness
depressive symptoms
hiv aids
physical activity
risk factors
hepatitis c virus