Tag: Stigma
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When a Stiff Upper Lip Costs Lives: Why Men Need Prostate Screening
Introduction: A stereotype in the shadows In many parts of the world, including the UK where discussions about health often take a back seat, a “stiff upper lip” is more than a phrase—it’s a cultural shield. It keeps men from acknowledging symptoms, asking questions, or seeking screening for conditions like prostate cancer. The result can…
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Aligning GDM Guidelines with Women’s Lived Experience: Gaps in Psychosocial Support and Stigma Reduction
Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experiences Recent national consensus recommendations from the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) move gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis toward greater international consistency. They also highlight ongoing gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. This article explores how the updated guidance aligns with women’s unmet…
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Why Do Young Filipinos Continue to Test Positive for HIV?
Rising HIV Rates in the Philippines: A Complex Landscape The Philippines has witnessed a dramatic surge in HIV cases over the past decade, despite regional declines elsewhere in Asia. Between 2010 and 2024, the country reported a roughly 550% increase in new infections, prompting renewed calls to treat HIV as a public health emergency. The…
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Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experience in Australia
Overview: New guidelines and the lived reality of GDM Australia’s new national consensus on gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis, led by the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS), aims for greater international consistency. But beyond thresholds and testing, women’s voices point to persistent gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. A growing…
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HIV in the Philippines: Why Are Young Filipinos Testing Positive?
Overview: A Growing Challenge Among Filipino Youth The Philippines has earned a troubling distinction as one of Asia and the Pacific’s fastest-rising HIV-affected countries. From 2010 to 2024, the country reported a dramatic surge in new infections, with the latest data showing a continued upward trajectory into 2025. While regional peers have reduced new cases,…
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PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs On-Demand and Digital Adherence Needs
Introduction New qualitative insights from Brazil illuminate how cisgender men perceive daily versus on-demand HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and what they want from digital tools to support adherence. The study, conducted across five Brazilian cities, interviewed 19 individuals and held five focus groups with 47 participants. It reveals a nuanced landscape where regimen choice, daily…
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Perceptions of Daily and On-Demand PrEP and Digital Adherence Needs Among Cisgender Men in Brazil
Understanding PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs. On‑Demand and the Promise of Digital Support Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) shields sexually active individuals from HIV infection using two antiretroviral drugs. In Brazil, as in many places, PrEP is most commonly taken daily, while an event‑driven or on‑demand regimen (2+1+1 dosing) offers an alternative for those with…
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Perceptions of Daily and On-Demand HIV PrEP and Digital Adherence Needs Among Cisgender Men in Brazil: Qualitative Interview and Focus Group Study
Understanding PrEP in Brazil: Daily vs. On‑Demand and the Role of Digital Support Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a cornerstone of modern prevention, with daily regimens and event-driven, or on‑demand, dosing options. A qualitative study across five Brazilian cities explored how cisgender men perceive these regimens, what drives their choices, and how a smartphone…
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Neurologists Urge Primary Care to Accelerate Early Alzheimer’s Detection
Key findings: Primary care as the frontline for Alzheimer’s detection A multinational survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company among 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany shows a clear push for early action. The study reports that 83% of neurologists want primary care physicians to act sooner when patients present memory complaints, enabling…
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Neurologists Call for Proactive Primary Care in Alzheimer’s Early Detection
Survey Overview A Europe-wide survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company surveyed 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany to assess how primary care teams identify and refer patients with memory complaints. The results reveal a strong push from specialists for earlier action by primary care physicians (PCPs) to detect signs of cognitive decline…