Table 3 Types and definitions of stigma discussed in 98 systematic reviews
Stigma Type | Definition | Number | %a |
|---|---|---|---|
Intrapersonal Stigma | When an individual internalizes publicly held negative beliefs about a health condition, and applies them to her or himself | 77 | 78.5 |
Interpersonal Stigma | The process in which members of the general public direct stigma towards individuals with a specific health condition | 47 | 48 |
Institutional/Structural Stigma | Practices initiated at the institutional level that work to disadvantage a stigmatized group or person | 3 | 3 |