A systematic review of the social functioning of youth with JIA: Barriers, stigma, and resources.
To examine the social experiences of youth with Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
This systematic review synthesizes findings from 18 qualitative studies (2014-2024) based on a search from four databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO). The studies were assessed for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Checklist (CASP, 2024).
Six key themes emerged: (1) Physical Barriers to Social Interaction, (2) Lack of Understanding from Others, (3) Enacted Stigma, (4) Anticipated Stigma, (5) Internalized Stigma, and (6) Resources.
The review findings support increasing public awareness, fostering peer support, enhancing self-advocacy skills, and implementing stigma-reduction strategies to better support the social functioning of youth with JIA. Future research should explore long-term effects of stigma and evaluate targeted interventions to improve social experiences and quality of life for this population.
This systematic review synthesizes findings from 18 qualitative studies (2014-2024) based on a search from four databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO). The studies were assessed for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Checklist (CASP, 2024).
Six key themes emerged: (1) Physical Barriers to Social Interaction, (2) Lack of Understanding from Others, (3) Enacted Stigma, (4) Anticipated Stigma, (5) Internalized Stigma, and (6) Resources.
The review findings support increasing public awareness, fostering peer support, enhancing self-advocacy skills, and implementing stigma-reduction strategies to better support the social functioning of youth with JIA. Future research should explore long-term effects of stigma and evaluate targeted interventions to improve social experiences and quality of life for this population.
Authors
Jelinkova Jelinkova, Natasha Natasha, Twilt Twilt, Birnie Birnie, Climie Climie
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