An evolutionary concept analysis: stigma among women living with hepatitis C

• Main Authors: Chelsea Masterman (Author), Andrew B. Mendlowitz (Author), Camelia Capraru (Author), Karen Campbell (Author), Genevieve Eastabrook (Author), Mark H. Yudin (Author), Tatyana Kushner (Author), Jennifer A. Flemming (Author), Jordan J. Feld (Author), Yolanda Babenko-Mould (Author), Panagiota Tryphonopoulos (Author), Mia Biondi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Stigma is a complex social phenomenon that leads to marginalization and influences the course of illness. In the context of hepatitis C virus (HCV), stigma is a well-documented barrier to accessing care, treatment, and cure. In recent years, HCV rates among women have increased,...