Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the COPD-related Stigma Scale

Stigma related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been reported in the literature for three decades since Kaptein et al.1 reported positive relationships between stigma and respiratory symptoms while assessing various aspects of the quality of life in people with chronic non-specific lung diseases. Perceived stigma, shame, guilt, and blame were studied separately or in combination with psychosocial outcomes and quality of life.2,3 Yet, compared to other stigma-related conditions, such as HIV or mental illness, COPD-related stigma experiences have received little attention.

Source: Heart and Lung - April 19, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Seoyoon Woo, Philip Veliz, Denise M. Saint Arnault, Laura M. Struble, Allison Earl, Janet L. Larson Source Type: research