Stigma and cystic fibrosis

Authors

  • Tainá Maues Peluci Pizzignacco Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000100021

Keywords:

Cystic Fibrosis, Stereotyping, Family, Socialization, Pediatric Nursing

Abstract

Cystic Fibrosis (CF), also known as Mucoviscidosis, is a chronic disease of autosomal recessive origin and so far incurable. This analysis considers some characteristics of patients and family members that indicate it is a stigmatizing disease. The CF stigmas impact on the lives of children and adolescents can affect treatment adherence, socialization, family relationships and the formation of their life histories, with direct consequences on their quality of life.

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Published

2010-02-01

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2010)

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How to Cite

Pizzignacco, T. M. P., Mello, D. F. de, & Lima, R. A. G. de. (2010). Stigma and cystic fibrosis . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(1), 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000100021