Stigma and cystic fibrosis

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 stigma’s 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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Main Authors: Pizzignacco,Tainá Maues Peluci, Mello,Débora Falleiros de, Lima,Regina Aparecida Garcia de
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 2010
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-11692010000100021
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