Journal article
Experiences of Gender-Based Stigma and Health Care-Related Outcomes in the African Region: A Scoping Review
Abstract
Gender-based stigma (GBS) occurs across the globe and harms health and well-being, particularly among women. Yet, there remains a need for synthesized literature to better understand the impact of GBS on health care-related outcomes. Addressing this gap, this scoping review summarizes what is known about GBS and health care-related outcomes among cisgender persons in Africa. We followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta …
Authors
Logie CH; Earnshaw V; Ahmed R; Rowe SE; Fagan A; Argyropoulos A; Lorimer N; MacKenzie F; Ma J; Yu I
Journal
Stigma and Health, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 679–697
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
November 1, 2025
DOI
10.1037/sah0000538
ISSN
2376-6972