Interventions to Reduce Lung Cancer and COPD-Related Stigma: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many individuals with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience high levels of stigma, which is associated with psychological distress and delayed help-seeking.

Purpose

To identify interventions aimed at reducing the stigma of lung cancer or COPD and to synthesize evidence on their efficacy.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and CINAHL for relevant records until March 1, 2024. Studies were eligible if they described an intervention designed to reduce internalized or external stigma associated with COPD or lung cancer and excluded if they did not report empirical findings.

Results

We identified 476 papers, 11 of which were eligible for inclusion. Interventions included educat

SUBMITTER: Yamazaki-Tan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487577 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature