ArticlePloS one2025
Perceived cancer-related stigma among Arab patients: A cross-sectional study.
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- Exploring Lived Experiences of Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer in Oman: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Sleep disturbance, anxiety, and depression in postoperative ovarian cancer patients: prevalence, associated factors, and symptom interrelationships.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Qualitative insights into employment challenges faced by cancer patients and caregivers in a limited-resource country.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeThe primary objective of this study was to examine the perceived stigma experienced by patients with cancer within the context of Arabic and Islamic culture.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 190 Arab Muslim patients with cancer from two government-designated hospitals. Participants completed the Social Impact Scale, and descriptive statistics were calculated for the four subdomains associated with perceived stigma.
resultsThe average stigma score was 82.36, indicating a high level of perceived stigma. The dimensions of stigma, ranked in descending order, were as follows: social rejection (M = 3.69), financial security (M = 3.35), isolation (M = 3.34), and internalized shame (M = 3.16).
conclusionThe study findings indicate that Muslim Arab patients with cancer experience significant stigmatization. Social rejection was the most significant dimension of stigma, followed by concerns regarding financial security, feelings of isolation, and internalized shame. Culture and religion can play a vital role in influencing perceptions and experiences of cancer, leading to varying levels of stigma associated with the disease across diverse cultural backgrounds.
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