Open AccessPerception of Stigma in Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Author(s) -
José Meca-Lallana,
Daniel Prefasi,
Francisco PérezMiralles,
Lucía Forero,
María Sepúlveda,
Carmen Calles,
M Luisa Martínez-Ginés,
I. Suárez,
Sabas Boyero,
Lucía Romero-Pinel,
Ángel P. Sempere,
Virginia Meca-Lallana,
Luís Querol,
Lucienne CostaFrossard,
Hugo de Castro-Trapiello,
Neus Canal,
Jorge Mauriño
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s305707
Subject(s) - medicine , expanded disability status scale , neuromyelitis optica , interquartile range , spectrum disorder , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , depression (economics) , mood , neuroimmunology , multiple sclerosis , psychiatry , beck depression inventory , clinical psychology , anxiety , nursing , economics , macroeconomics , central nervous system
Perception of stigma was associated with low self-esteem, psychological problems, and decreased health-seeking behavior among patients with different neurological disorders. The purpose of this study was to assess stigmatization and its impact in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).