A qualitative study on experiences of stigma among postoperative oral cancer patients.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the characteristics of stigma in postoperative oral cancer patients to provide a reference for the formulation of targeted intervention measures.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted on 25 postoperative oral cancer patients in a tertiary A hospital in Hunan, China, from March to July 2021. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews focused on experiences of stigma were performed.

Stigma and related influencing factors in postoperative oral cancer patients in China: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: To examine the level of stigma and identify its influencing factors among postoperative oral cancer patients in China.

Methods: In total, 274 postoperative oral cancer patients were recruited from a Grade A Tertiary Hospital in China using convenience sampling methods. Patients completed the Social Impact Scale (SIS), Medical Coping Mode Questionnaire (MCMQ), Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE).