Abstract Purpose: Mental health information appears on social media in varying levels of quality and may or may not be…
Abstract Background: Despite its increasing prevalence among the public, cannabis use is still perceived as deviant behavior and consequently stigmatized.…
Abstract Cannabis has transitioned from being stigmatized and illegal to gaining recognition for its medical benefits. Shifting cannabis from a…
Abstract Background: After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and resulting economic austerity, the rise in illicit drug use engendered an…
Abstract Background: Cannabis is the most common illicit substance used in pregnancy. As use continues to increase, understanding peoples’ behaviors…
Abstract Background Individuals with mental illness are stigmatized by peers in societal, workplace, and healthcare settings. The stigmatization individuals experience…
Keywords: Sickle cell disease, cannabis, pain crisis, opioids, marijuana, discrimination, stigma Authors: Jeremy W. Jacobs ⚬, Brian D. Adkins ⚬,…
Abstract Healthcare professionals such as nurses faced a tough time during the pandemic. Despite the personal and professional challenges, they…
Abstract Introduction: Social, structural and systems barriers inhibit uptake of HIV testing. HIV self‐testing (HIVST) has shown promising uptake by…