Individual identities and stigma inequalities
Insights from the experience of people affected by podoconiosis in Rwanda
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15396798 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jean Paul Bikorimana (0000-0002-8433-3069, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, corresponding author), Josephine Mukabera (University of Rwanda), Gail Davey (0000-0003-2796-7468, Brighton and Sussex Medical School), Peter Mugume (University of Kigali), Peter John Mugume, Papreen Nahar (0000-0002-5817-8093, Brighton and Sussex Medical School) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 254-254 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-07 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal for Equity in Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1475-9276 • E-ISSN: 1475-9276 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12939-025-02638-5 |
| PMID | 41057841 |
| OpenAlex | W4414913880 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 37 |
This paper illuminates that the podoconiosis stigma inequalities are shaped by individuals' identities related to gender, age, economic status, and bodily ability. Individuals with oppressive identities endure more stigma than others., and this differential stigma experience enhances the understanding of how disparities in stigma associated with podoconiosis or other SNTDs underpin health inequities. Such insights suggest integrating interventions to reduce podoconiosis stigma with others, such as gender equality education, economic empowerment programs, fostering positive identities and social inclusion, thus reducing disparities
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |