![]() ![]() Measured two of the 21 included stigma facets, namely the disruptiveness dimension and the community level. Mental health scales were generally more comprehensive, i.e., measuring more stigma facets. Physical health stigma,Īnd HIV/AIDS-related stigma in particular, was measured most mental health and multiple/generic stigmas least. ![]() Were used more than once, seven were used across regions, and four were employed for multiple stigmas. ![]() Most studies focused on adolescents (12–18 years). Out of 14,348 records, we included 93 articles (112 scales). Of stigmatization (iii) socio-ecological levels, and (iv) cross-cultural equivalence, or scale adaptation to context/population.īased on percentages, we compared scale content per age cohort, stigma status, region, and stigma category. We allocated scale items to four frameworks: (i) dimensions, or drivers of stigmatization (ii) target variants, or types ![]() Studies conducted in LMICs, with a sample with mean age below 18 and reporting a minimum of one stigma scale, were eligible. Ten databases were systematically searched combining three sets of search terms: (i) stigma, (ii) scales, and (iii) LMICs. Our systematic review synthesizes the content of scales used with children andĪdolescents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across stigmas, and examines their comparability and level of cultural Stigmatization requires adequate measurement. Stigmatization contributes to health inequalities, impacting the wellbeing of children and adolescents negatively. ![]()
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