Separating disability stigma from health stigma: implications for health and rehabilitation research and practice

Key Points

• This research aims to differentiate disability stigma from health stigma to improve measurement and interventions.
• Developed a revised definition of disability stigma
• Analyzed stigma components relative to the ICF framework
• Examined implications for health and rehabilitation practices
• Provided a clearer analytical framework for disability stigma
• Identified barriers to accessing rehabilitation due to stigma
• Facilitated targeted policies for addressing health inequalities