Cross-sectional analysis shows health-related stigma correlates with perceived discrimination, suggesting psychosocial support may enhance self-care in sickle cell disease.
Key Points
A significant moderate positive correlation exists between perceived discrimination and health-related stigma.
The strongest correlation was observed between discrimination and social exclusion, indicating social marginalization.
Analysis utilized Spearman's rank correlation to examine these relationships in 171 adults with sickle cell disease.
The findings call for targeted interventions and psychosocial support to enhance self-efficacy and self-care among affected individuals.