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. 2024 Sep 23;9(9):e012394.
doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012394.

Interdisciplinary perspectives on 'what matters most' in the cultural shaping of health-related stigma in Indonesia

Adibah Santosa  1 , Yoslien Sopamena  2   3 , Marlies Visser  2 , Dadun Dadun  4 , Rita Damayanti  3 , Lawrence Yang  5 , Marjolein Zweekhorst  2 , Ruth Peters  2
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Interdisciplinary perspectives on 'what matters most' in the cultural shaping of health-related stigma in Indonesia

Adibah Santosa et al. BMJ Glob Health. .

Abstract

Health-related stigma plays a significant role in the burden of various health conditions such as neglected tropical diseases and mental illnesses, and undermines successful health outcomes. Stigmatised individuals can face lifelong socioeconomic consequences because of their condition. It is broadly recognised that culturally salient factors interact with the way stigma is expressed in different local contexts. This study aimed to capture cultural capabilities that shape health-related stigma in Indonesia, using the 'what matters most' (WMM) stigma framework. In this qualitative research, 15 in-depth interviews with experts in the field of Indonesian culture and health studies were conducted, followed by a group discussion. Data were collected between April and September 2021, and analysed using thematic content analysis. The analysis shows that cultural values such as communal participation in local networks and the 'shame culture' shapes experiences of stigma in Indonesia. Moreover, the participants explained that achieving full standing in the Indonesian context meant contributing to the collective interest and maintaining the family reputation. Personhood is also related to socially defined gender roles. For example, community participation was often influenced by patriarchal values, which lead to differences in access to life opportunities, while recognition in the family was often connected to complying with gender roles. This study contributes to research on the cultural shaping of health-related stigma involving the WMM framework in the Indonesian context. Future research should focus on the perspectives of those who are affected by stigmatised conditions and on integrating these insights in the assessment and reduction of health-related stigma.

Keywords: Public Health; Qualitative study.

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