Perceived cancer-related stigma among Arab patients: A cross-sectional study
The 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.
Authors
- Omar Al Omari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7614-1729)
- Mudhar Al Adawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4471-7938)
- Mohammad Ibrahim Al Qadire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7004-6782)
- Fawwaz Alaloul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3245-7182)
- Zamzam Al-Habsi
- Sulaiman Dawood Al Sabei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3436-8757)
Institutions
- Al al-Bayt University (JO)
- Ministry of Health (OM)
- Royal Hospital (OM)
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (OM)
- Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333185
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76