Validation of the Canadian Version of the Shame and Stigma Scale for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Validation of the Canadian Version of the Shame and Stigma Scale for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Cancers of the head and neck and their treatment can cause disfigurement and loss of functioning, with a profound negative impact on the person’s self-image and psychosocial wellbeing. This can lead to experiences of shame and stigma, which are important targets for psychosocial interventions. Accur...

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Main Authors: Irene Bobevski, David W. Kissane, Justin Desroches, Avina De Simone, Melissa Henry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
shame
stigma
head and neck cancer
psychometrics
quality of life
disfigurement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/30/8/548

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