Stigmatisierungserfahrungen von Menschen mit Diabetes mellitus in der Schweiz

Abstract

Experienced and perceived stigma of people living with Diabetes Mellitus in SwitzerlandAbstract Despite the prevailing perception that diabetes mellitus is not a stigmatized condition, there is growing evidence of stigma. However, there have been no in-depth studies of stigma towards people living with diabetes (PWD). In order to complement the respective knowledge base of social workers and other health-allied professions, the present study aimed to establish whether PWD in Switzerland experience stigma, and if so, in what context and to what extent. The findings suggest that social work interventions should consider stigma explicitly and include designing strategies to reduce discrimination against PWD, and correct stereotypes about it.