Wellbeing, Social Aspects of Health, and Stigma
Our research focuses on understanding the interplay between social and psychological factors that influence individuals’ health and quality of life. Particular emphasis is placed on social stigma and its impact on access to healthcare services, treatment adherence, and psychosocial adjustment. Through interdisciplinary approaches, we design innovative interventions that promote equitable care, reduce discrimination, and enhance the social inclusion of vulnerable populations, such as individuals living with HIV, HPV, and cancer.
Published work
9. Tsakona, D., Kapetanakis, A., Kyrou, D., Vrontaras, N., Xochelli, A., Metallidis, S., … & Karamanidou, C. (2023). Mapping frailty in people living with HIV: A nationwide study in Greece. HIV medicine, 24(2), 170-179. DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13356
14. Lazarus, J., Zelberg-Sagi, S., Kakalou, C., Palayew, A., Karamanidou, C., Maramis, C., … & Carrieri, P. (2021). A Twitter discourse analysis of negative feelings and stigma related to NAFLD, NASH and obesity Liver Int., 41(10):2295-2307. DOI : 10.1111/liv.14969.
35. Falagas, M., Karamanidou, C., Karlis, G. Kastoris, A. Rafailidis P. (2010).Psychosocial factors and susceptibility to or outcome of acute respiratory tract infections. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis., 14(2):141-8. PMID: 20074403.