SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Stigma, Discrimination and Disclosure of the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace: A Systematic Review.
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- Exploring the stigma experienced by people affected by Parkinson's disease: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Stigma and health outcomes in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.BMC neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Work Barriers and Job Adjustments of People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Examining relationships between multifactorial health beliefs and beliefs about the social implications of genetics.Journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- Vocational rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic scoping review of international evidence.PloS one · 2026Article
- A mixed-methods cross-sectional study on the associations between internalized stigma, physical activity, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Impact of general population stigmatization toward marriage in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study.BMC neurology · 2025Article
- Mild multiple sclerosis challenges shape work experiences, affect self-concept, and are often trivialized despite disclosure.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2025Article
- Job Retention by People With Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of People With Multiple Sclerosis.La Medicina del lavoro · 2024Article
- Longitudinal determinants of employment status in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.IBRO neuroscience reports · 2024Article
- Exploring the working life of people with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Validity and reliability of the Persian version of Recce stigma scale in people with multiple sclerosis and its impact on quality of life.BMC neurology · 2024Article
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- Status for and associations between disability, employment, barriers for work and health-related quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinicalArticle
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Multiple Sclerosis Community: A Call to Action.International journal of MS careArticle
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Abstract
The objective of the study was to describe and analyze the stigma, discrimination and the disclosure of the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the workplace. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022320437). We systematically searched four scientific databases with key search terms. We included any original peer-reviewed articles reporting the stigma or discrimination experienced at work due to MS or the disclosure of the diagnosis of MS in the workplace. No time limits were set for the search. An appraisal of the individual study quality was performed with the JBI critical appraisal checklist. Overall, 26 studies were deemed to fulfil all the eligibility criteria. The total number of participants in this review was 9571. The prevalence of people with MS who experience some degree of stigma in the workplace can be as high as 79.2%. Those who report greater feelings of discrimination are more likely to be unemployed. The prevalence of employers' and co-workers' awareness of the diagnosis varies from 31.7 to 90.2%. The main reason for non-disclosure is the fear of being discriminated against. The psychosocial work environment needs to be taken into consideration as part of public and individual policies to promote the health of patients with MS.
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