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COVID-19-related stigma and its sociodemographic correlates: a comparative study | |
Yuan, Yuan1; Zhao, Yan Jie2,3,4; Zhang, Qing E.5; Zhang, Ling5; Cheung, Teris6; Jackson, Todd7; Jiang, Guo Qing1; Xiang, Yu Tao2,3,4 | |
2021-12-01 | |
Source Publication | Globalization and Health |
ISSN | 1744-8603 |
Volume | 17Issue:1Pages:54 |
Abstract | Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is closely associated with physical and mental health problems; however, little is known about the severity of stigma caused by COVID-19 among its survivors. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare differences in stigma experiences of COVID-19 survivors versus healthy controls after the COVID-19 outbreak peak in China. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 154 COVID-19 survivors and 194 healthy controls recruited through consecutive and convenience sampling methods, respectively. COVID-19 related stigma was measured by the Social Impact Scale (SIS). Stigma differences between the two groups were compared with analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and a generalized linear model (GLM) was used to identify independent correlates of COVID-19-related stigma in this study. Results: Compared with healthy controls, COVID-19 survivors reported more overall stigma (F = 60.82, p < 0.001), and stigma in domains of social rejection (F = 56.54, p < 0.001), financial insecurity (F = 19.96, p < 0.001), internalized shame (F = 71.40, p < 0.001) and social isolation (F = 34.73, p < 0.001). Status as a COVID-19 survivor, having family members infected with COVID-19, being married, economic loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, and depressive symptoms were positively associated with higher overall stigma levels (all p values < 0.05). Conclusion: COVID-19-related stigma is commonly experienced among COVID-19 survivors even though the outbreak has been well-contained in China. Routine assessment of stigma experiences should be conducted on COVID-19 survivors and appropriate psychological assistance, public education, and anti-stigma campaigns and policies should be enforced to reduce stigma within this vulnerable subpopulation. |
Keyword | Covid-19 Survivors Stigma |
DOI | 10.1186/s12992-021-00705-4 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SCIE ; SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
WOS Subject | Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
WOS ID | WOS:000648265100001 |
Publisher | BMC, CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85105566578 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Institute of Translational Medicine DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINAL ADMINISTRATION |
Co-First Author | Yuan, Yuan; Zhao, Yan Jie; Zhang, Qing E. |
Corresponding Author | Jiang, Guo Qing; Xiang, Yu Tao |
Affiliation | 1.Chongqing Mental Health Center, Chongqing, China 2.Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao 3.Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao 4.Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macao 5.The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, School of Mental Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China 6.School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 7.Department of Psychology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao |
Corresponding Author Affilication | Faculty of Health Sciences; University of Macau |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Yuan, Yuan,Zhao, Yan Jie,Zhang, Qing E.,et al. COVID-19-related stigma and its sociodemographic correlates: a comparative study[J]. Globalization and Health, 2021, 17(1), 54. |
APA | Yuan, Yuan., Zhao, Yan Jie., Zhang, Qing E.., Zhang, Ling., Cheung, Teris., Jackson, Todd., Jiang, Guo Qing., & Xiang, Yu Tao (2021). COVID-19-related stigma and its sociodemographic correlates: a comparative study. Globalization and Health, 17(1), 54. |
MLA | Yuan, Yuan,et al."COVID-19-related stigma and its sociodemographic correlates: a comparative study".Globalization and Health 17.1(2021):54. |
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