Role of an Orthodontist in Managing Social Stigma Due to Malocclusion | Chapter 12 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 8

The dental disease known as malocclusion, or abnormality of the teeth beyond what is considered normal, affects thousands of people worldwide yet is completely curable and treatable. Malocclusion is a frequent problem, and literature on its orthodontic repair is extensive. It is well recognised that one's physical appearance can undermine one's confidence. The way one looks and how their teeth look are important factors in defining their sense of value. Low self-esteem is frequently caused by poor face aesthetics, especially in a child's early development. Understanding the emotional impact and societal stigma associated with malocclusion, how it impacts our society, and how orthodontists can help their patients overcome this stigma are the main goals of this study.

 

Author (s) Details

Bhavna Singh

Department of Dental Surgery, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj – 211001, U. P, India.

 

Govind Kumar Saxena

Amity University, Haryana, India.

 

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A Review on Psychological and Social Stigma on Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Chapter 11 | New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 6

 Even with a high degree of measures in place to combat sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted diseases continue to be a top cause of death around the world. Sexually Transmitted Diseases have a wide range of reasons that result in complications, psychological effects, social stigma, and early mortality. People are stigmatised psychologically and socially as a result of a lack of self-awareness, information about transmission, prevention and early identification, counselling, and treatment. We should also raise public awareness about the prevention, early treatment, and screening options accessible to people by reaching out to people in both urban and rural areas, as well as the educated and uneducated, young and elderly. People should be educated or counselled about sexually transmitted diseases in order to reduce the psychological and social stigma associated with them. The goal of this review article is to give us insight into how to remove psychological and social stigmas that people face as a result of a lack of self-awareness, understanding about transmission, prevention and early detection, counselling, and treatment.

Author (S) Details

 

Nirmali Gogoi

Department of Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam, India.

T. Hoitinnei Kom

Department of Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam, India

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