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This study examined how stigmatization impacts quality of life in patients with hepatitis C (HCV). Two hundred ninety outpatients with chronic HCV were surveyed. The study found that 147 patients (56%) reported experiencing stigmatization they attributed to their disease. Women were more likely than men to report stigmatization. Stigmatization was associated with higher anxiety, depression, worse quality of life, loss of control, difficulty coping, and problems in healthcare settings, work environments, and

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AnggieLontong

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