Determinants of Self-Stigma in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Mixed Methods Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-stigma in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) can substantially impact quality of life and possibilities for social participation. An integrative analysis of determinants of self-stigma has been lacking.

Objective

We sought to explore which complementary insights from qualitative and quantitative studies, as well as from expert consultation, could be gained.

Methods

An established mixed methods study design was employed to first conduct a mixed methods scoping review of published qualitative and quantitative literature, and then consult with experts to arrive at an exhaustive list of determinants of self-stigma after a thematic synthesis.

Results

A total of 87 unique determinants of self-stigma were identified. Quantitative studies and expert c

SUBMITTER: Hanff AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8925108 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature