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===2021: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34217277/ Media framing of emergency departments: a call to action for nurses and other health care providers]=== | ===2021: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34217277/ Media framing of emergency departments: a call to action for nurses and other health care providers]=== | ||
*"Two overarching themes were found. First, in ED-related media that portrays health care needs of people experiencing health and social inequities, messaging frequently perpetuates stigmatizing discourses..." | *"Two overarching themes were found. First, in ED-related media that portrays health care needs of people experiencing health and social inequities, messaging frequently perpetuates stigmatizing discourses..." | ||
===2020: [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/primer-reduce-substance-use-stigma-health-system.html A Primer to Reduce Substance Use Stigma in the Canadian Health System]=== | |||
*Substance use stigma is prevalent throughout the health system and contributes to poorer quality of care and negative health outcomes. | |||
*Creating a stigma-free health system will require collaborative action and sustained commitment of key players across the health system. | |||
*Efforts to reduce substance use stigma within the health system must also acknowledge and address intersecting stigmas, including through initiatives not traditionally labelled as “anti-stigma interventions”. | |||
===2019: [https://www.cpha.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/resources/stbbi/language-tool-e.pdf LANGUAGE MATTERS Using respectful language in relation to sexual health, substance use, STBBIs and intersecting sources of stigma]=== | |||
*Words matter. Certain words can make people or groups feel excluded, and can also convey stereotypes, expectations or limitations based on a person’s identity... | |||
*Language changes. As societal values change over time, so does the language that is considered acceptable... | |||
*Mindset matters. Be open and empathetic, and encourage others to do the same... | |||
*Person first. Use ‘person first’ language: language that prioritizes someone’s identity and individuality above whatever other characteristic you might be describing... | |||
*Be inclusive. Try and use language that is as inclusive as possible to reflect the known or unknown diversity of your audience. For example, instead of using the terms husband or wife when unsure of the sexual orientation and/or marital status of who you are speaking with, use the term ‘partner.’ Similarly, when referring to a group of people, try ‘folks’ instead of ‘guys.’ | |||
===2019: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945955/ Biased labels: An experimental study of language and stigma among individuals in recovery and health professionals]=== | ===2019: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945955/ Biased labels: An experimental study of language and stigma among individuals in recovery and health professionals]=== | ||
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