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Papers: 4 Mar 2023 - 10 Mar 2023
RESEARCH TYPE:
Pediatric, Social Aspects
Human Studies
PAIN TYPE:
Arthritis, Psychological/Comorbidities
2023 Mar 09
J Pediatr Psychol
Childhood chronic pain conditions are common and vulnerable to stigma. Adolescents with chronic primary pain experience diagnostic uncertainty and describe pain-related stigma experiences across multiple social contexts. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a childhood autoimmune, inflammatory condition with associated chronic pain, but with well-defined diagnostic criteria. The current study examined pain-related stigma experiences in adolescents with JIA.