Purpose: Stigma negatively affects individuals as well as entire families; therefore, it is necessary to understand "family stigma" in order to reduce the social and emotional distress of families suffering from stigma and prevent the resulting avoidance of social support and treatment. Thus, this study clarifies the concept of "family stigma" by using concept analysis method.
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