ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · Jun 16

1) This review found that people with ME/CFS are profoundly impacted by stigmatisation and that it also affects their social circles, such as friends and family. The most frequently identified issue was stigmatising experiences by healthcare professionals and physicians.

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ME/CFS Science · Jun 16

2) The review found 44 studies on the topic of stigmatisation and ME/CFS, but the majority (68%) only addressed it as a secondary or peripheral topic. Most studies were on adult women with ME/CFS. There were hardly any studies that focused on children or the experiences of men.