Cross-Cultural Differences in Stigma Associated with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma is an important social attitude affecting the quality of life (QoL) of people with Parkinson's disease (PwP, PD) as individuals within society.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to 1) identify the factors associated with stigma in PD and 2) demonstrate culture-based diversity in the stigmatization of PwP. We also reported data from the Turkish PwP, which is an underrepresented population.

Methods

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, a literature search of the PubMed/Medline electronic database was performed covering the last 26 years. Articles on self-perceived stigma in PD with a sample size >  20 and quantitative results were included. Data were extracted by independent reviewers.

SUBMITTER: Karacan AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10473089 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature