Interdisciplinary perspectives on 'what matters most' in the cultural shaping of health-related stigma in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Health-related stigma plays a significant role in the burden of various health conditions such as neglected tropical diseases and mental illnesses, and undermines successful health outcomes. Stigmatised individuals can face lifelong socioeconomic consequences because of their condition. It is broadly recognised that culturally salient factors interact with the way stigma is expressed in different local contexts. This study aimed to capture cultural capabilities that shape health-related stigma in Indonesia, using the 'what matters most' (WMM) stigma framework. In this qualitative research, 15 in-depth interviews with experts in the field of Indonesian culture and health studies were conducted, followed by a group discussion. Data were collected between April and September 2021, and analyse

SUBMITTER: Santosa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418500 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature