Liver health literacy and social stigma of liver disease: A general population e-survey - 28/10/21
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Summary |
Background |
Health literacy is increasingly recognized as an essential determinant for the health of the population. Liver patients report perceived stigma to be a considerable problem. Little is however known about liver health literacy in the general population and to what extent liver disease is considered stigmatizing in comparison with other chronic diseases. We aimed to explore these knowledge gaps.
Methods |
We performed an exploratory e-survey in a statistically representative sample of 500 Swedes from the general population. A questionnaire developed for this purpose investigated awareness, attention, knowledge and attitudes towards liver health and compared some aspects with other common health problems.
Findings |
Few worry (23%), think (28%), discuss with their doctor (31%) or hear about liver health in the news (19%). Few (18%) had a liver test in the last year and knew (23%) what is considered a normal liver test. More knew what is considered normal blood pressure (89%), blood sugar (74%) and BMI (73%). Few (22%) talk about liver health, mainly (50%) because abuse is presumed. Many (36%) believe that cirrhosis is only caused by alcohol, 31% that the liver produces urine and 21% that you can survive without a liver. Only mental illness (78%) and obesity (74%) were considered more stigmatizing than liver cirrhosis (61%).
Interpretation |
The study confirms often held views that liver health receives less attention than many other health areas. Knowledge about liver health is generally poor, and liver cirrhosis carries significant social stigma. Improving public awareness and knowledge about liver health, and thereby ameliorating stigma, should be essential parts of policy objectives and action plans to improve liver health in Europe.
Funding |
This research was supported by a general grant from the Bengt Ihre Foundation
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Proportions of the general population that consider different diseases to carry social stigma
Keywords : Questionnaire, National cohort, Sweden, Awareness, Public health
Abbreviations : BMI, EASL, CHERRIES, SEK, NASH, WHO
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Vol 45 - N° 5
Article 101750- septembre 2021 Retour au numéro
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