NDLI: The use and operationalization of “structural stigma” in health-related research: A scoping review

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Eschliman, Evan L. Kisanga, Edwina P. Huang, Long Jie Poku, Ohemaa B. Genberg, Becky L. German, Danielle Murray, Sarah M. Yang, Lawrence H. Kaufman, Michelle R.
Abstract	Background Research that investigates the negative health effects of stigma beyond the individual and interpersonal levels is increasingly using the concept of “structural stigma.” This scoping review investigates how the concept of “structural stigma” has been used and operationalized in health-related literature to date in order to characterize its usage and inform future operationalizations. Methods A systematic search and screening process identified peer-reviewed, English-language research articles that used the term “structural stigma” available prior to January 1, 2024 in five databases (i.e., PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL). Results Of the 298 articles identified, over half (53%) were published from 2021 onward. Articles most commonly were set in the United States (n = 163, 55%), investigated stigma toward sexual minority people (n = 163, 55%), and cited the introduction of a special issue of Social Science & Medicine as their source of the concept (n = 84, 28%). Most articles (64%) used at least one additional conceptual framework, most commonly minority stress theory (n = 107, 36%). Quantitative operationalizations (n = 102) engaged most in the conceptual domain of laws and government-level policies, while qualitative operationalizations (n = 68) engaged most with institutional (i.e., non-government-level) policies, practices, and procedures. Conclusions As the use of “structural stigma” is increasing, operationalizations can better leverage the concept’s breadth and account for individuals’ intersectional lived experiences. This will necessitate bridging across methodologies and bodies of research on related negative social processes.
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Page Count	13
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ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-024-21171-8
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-12-30
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Stigma Discrimination Structural factors Scoping review Quantitative Qualitative Medicine/Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Journal Impact Factor	3.5/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.9/2023

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