SynthesisAnnals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine2024
Interventions to Reduce Lung Cancer and COPD-Related Stigma: A Systematic Review.
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- Reducing Stigma in Lung Cancer Screening: Co-Design of a Targeted Resource for Health Professionals in Australia.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Mindful self-compassion to reduce stigma among individuals diagnosed with lung cancer (MSC-LC): a pilot study protocol for a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Moderated mediating effects of perceived loneliness and economic burden between social support and mental health for lung cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Development of a Web-Based Experiential Learning Intervention for the Public to Reduce Cancer Stigma: Tutorial on the Application of Intervention Mapping.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Regulatory T Cell-Related Gene Polymorphisms are Associated with Risk of Lung Cancer in Patients with COPD.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026Article
- An Integrative Review to Examine the Care Pathways and Support Available for Individuals Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Who Have Never Smoked.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Review
- Lung cancer and the eroded self: identity challenges and mental well-being - a narrative review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- Managing breathlessness for people with advanced respiratory disease.ERJ open research · 2025Review
- 'Every Touch Point Is an Opportunity': Tobacco Control Experts' Views on How to Implement Smoking Cessation Interventions Within an Australian Lung Cancer Screening Program.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program-It's Time to Address the Stigma in the Room.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
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- Mediating and moderating factors between stigma and adaptability to return to work for cancer survivors.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMany individuals with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience high levels of stigma, which is associated with psychological distress and delayed help-seeking. PURPOSE: To identify interventions aimed at reducing the stigma of lung cancer or COPD and to synthesize evidence on their efficacy.
methodsA systematic review was conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and CINAHL for relevant records until March 1, 2024. Studies were eligible if they described an intervention designed to reduce internalized or external stigma associated with COPD or lung cancer and excluded if they did not report empirical findings.
resultsWe identified 476 papers, 11 of which were eligible for inclusion. Interventions included educational materials, guided behavior change programs, and psychotherapeutic approaches. Interventions targeted people diagnosed with, or at high risk of developing COPD or lung cancer or clinical staff. No interventions that aimed to reduce stigma associated with lung cancer or COPD in the general community were identified. Most interventions yielded a statistically significant reduction in at least one measure of stigma or a decrease in qualitatively reported stigma.
conclusionsThe emerging literature on interventions to reduce stigma associated with lung cancer and COPD suggests that such interventions can reduce internalized stigma, but larger evaluations using randomized controlled trials are needed. Most studies were in the pilot stage and required further evaluation. Research is needed on campaigns and interventions to reduce stigma at the societal level to reduce exposure to external stigma amongst those with COPD and lung cancer.
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