Evaluation of Stigma Toward Individuals With Acne.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Little is known about the prevalence and magnitude of stigmatizing attitudes of the general public toward individuals with acne.

Objective

To explore the degree of stigma toward individuals with acne and whether these attitudes vary based on characteristics of the individuals with acne or of the survey participants.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cross-sectional internet survey study, 4 stock portraits of adults that varied in sex (male/female) and skin tone (light/dark) were digitally enhanced to have acne (mild/severe). One of these 12 images was randomly presented to survey participants, who subsequently answered questions regarding stigmatizing attitudes with respect to the pictured individual, such as desire for social distance and stereotyp

SUBMITTER: Shields A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701660 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature