"Social Stigma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A perceived attribute that is deeply discrediting and is considered to be a violation of social norms.
| Descriptor ID |
D057545
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.813.840
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| Concept/Terms |
Social Stigma- Social Stigma
- Social Stigmas
- Stigmas, Social
- Stigma, Social
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Social Stigma" by people in Profiles.
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Candrian C, Tjia J, G Cloyes K. Breaking the script in healthcare to improve care for LGBTQ+ people with serious illness. BMC Palliat Care. 2026 Jul 30; 25(1).
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Dong L, Bogart LM, Vincent T, Adekunle T, Gilbert M, Bai J, Miller P, Huilgol S, Ojikutu BO. An HIV care provider training on addressing intersectional stigma and medical mistrust: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Patient Educ Couns. 2026 Aug; 149:109678.
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Sibley AL, O'Shea NC, Muessig KE, Noar SM, Barry CM, Gicquelais RE, Wyse JJ, Cook R, Young AM, Tsui JI, Mixson LS, Smith GS, Feinberg J, Seal DW, Jenkins WD, Friedmann PD, Khoury D, Miller WC, Go VF. Patterns of Felt Stigma Among Rural-Dwelling People Who Use Drugs: A Latent Class Analysis. Subst Use Misuse. 2026; 61(8):1123-1136.
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Viveiros J, Tyo M, McCurry M, Schuler M, Avery-Desmarais S, DeGonge D. Promoting Empathetic and Stigma-Free Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder: Assessing NO STIGMA Simulations in Nursing Education. Subst Use Misuse. 2026; 61(7):971-978.
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Bui HTM, Goldberg RJ, Dao ATM, Nguyen HL, Maher L, Vu D, Nguyen H, Nguyen HT, Le GM. Homosexuality-related stigma and sustained viral suppression among men who have sex with men living with HIV in Vietnam. AIDS Care. 2026 Aug; 38(8):1745-1758.
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Wolkowicz NR, Musket CW, Sofuoglu M, Reilly ED, MacLean RR, Portnoy GA. U.S. Military Veteran Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Subst Use Misuse. 2026; 61(6):858-870.
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Tyo MB, McCurry MK, Viveiros J. Family Caregivers of Individuals Impacted by SUD During Times of Sociopolitical Uncertainty: A Descriptive Exploratory Study. J Addict Nurs. 2025 Oct-Dec 01; 36(4):250-258.
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Filiau A, Boucher J, Pugnaire M, Casimir T. Hope for the Future: Key Informants' Perspectives on HIV Prevention in Dominican Republic Batey Communities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2025 Mar 26; 36(4):427-436.
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DeLuca JS, Berrett-Abebe J, Pagnotta M, Binger B, McClure MM. Evaluating an Early-Stage Psychosis Training Program for Interdisciplinary Mental Health Students and Trainees: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Early Interv Psychiatry. 2025 Feb; 19(2):e70008.
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Huff NR, Arnold DH, Isbell LM. The Community Attitudes Towards Mental Illness (CAMI) Scale 40 Years Later: An Investigation Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Free-Response Data. J Community Psychol. 2025 02; 53(2):e70005.