stigma
Coverage of stigma in the Nexus archive.
- 'I want to break the stigma around herpes'
The article highlights efforts to reduce the stigma associated with herpes and notes that experts emphasize the psychological impact of a herpes diagnosis can outweigh its physical symptoms.
- Africa: 'Am I Safe Here?' - The Question Standing Between Transgender Africans and HIV Care
The main barrier to ending AIDS among transgender people in Africa is not a lack of medicine, but laws, stigma, and exclusion. Transgender Africans face challenges in accessing HIV care due to these social and legal issues.
- Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence and moving past stigma
The article discusses urinary incontinence, its types like stress and urge incontinence, and the stigma preventing people from seeking help. It highlights the consequences of silence, including social isolation and financial strain, while emphasizing available solutions and affordable options.
- Rwanda: Experts On Why Ending Stigma Is Key to Tackling Drug Addiction
Stigma and discrimination are major obstacles in addressing drug addiction in Rwanda, as fear of judgment prevents people from seeking help until serious harm occurs. Experts warn that this delay exacerbates personal and community harm.
- Lack of privacy, toilets, persistent stigma forces girls in Odisha to miss school during menstruation
Girls in Odisha miss school due to lack of privacy, insufficient menstrual hygiene support, and non-availability of water and soap. While 94% of surveyed schools have separate toilets for girls, these facilities lack basic hygiene resources.
- The operating cost of adult and gambling startups
The article discusses the operational challenges and costs faced by adult and gambling startups, highlighting how societal stigma impacts business decisions. It references a Hacker News thread with 44 points and 32 comments, indicating community interest in the topic.