Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals

Gaber, Dalia M.; Ahmed, Marwa Mostafa; Sayed, Amal Mohamed; Elkholy, Yasmine S; Sarhan, Mai Diaa

doi:10.1177/03000605221148833

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“…Negative consequences were reportedly experienced by COVID-19 patients with anxiety being the most common, 18,19,23,27,40,43,49,53,58,62,69,86,91 followed by depression, 18,23,32,43,49,53,58,62,69,91 reduction of socialization, 22,37,39,45–47,66,80 fear, 31,45,58,66,76,87,89 distress, 19,52,63,75 anger, 40,50,58,76 mental health disorders, 19,47,58,90 secondary traumatic stress, 30,49 non-disclosure of COVID-19, 35,56 reluctance to test/seek care, 38,47 loss of financial support, 36 loss of accommodation, 46 helplessness, 40 loneliness, 40 burnout, 30 l...…”

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“…The review findings indicated there were various outcomes experienced by participants, such as anxiety which was the most experienced one, 18,23,27,40,43,49,53,58,62,69,88,91 followed by depression, 18,23,32,43,49,53,58,62,69,91 fear, 31,45,58,66,76,88 anger, 19,40,50,60,76,87,89 mental health disorders, 19,47,49,58,90,91 secondary traumatic stress, 30,53,62,63,76 non-disclosure of COVID-19, 25,35,47,56,80,89 loss of financial support, 36,73,80 burnout, 30 less happiness, 27 insomnia, 27 losing business, 29 changed interpersonal relation, 29,66 psy...…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Out of the 37 studies that reported on the prevalence of social stigma related to COVID-19 infection, 20 studies found that the majority of participants experienced stigmatization [16][17][18][19][20]24,26,27,29,37,41,42,[44][45][46]51,70,83,84,[86][87][88]91 ; In two studies conducted in China (28 participants) and Saudi Arabia (847 participants), the prevalence of social isolation and labeling reached 100%. 19,24 In another study conducted in India with 91 participants, 98% of participants reported experiencing self-stigma, rejection, and social isolation.…”

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“…26,83,84 In eight studies selfstigma due to being infected by SARS-CoV-2 was reportedly experienced by participants. 29,37,42,44,46,53,54,57 Negative consequences were reportedly experienced by COVID-19 patients with anxiety being the most common, 18,19,23,27,40,43,49,53,58,62,69,86,91 followed by depression, 18,23,32,43,49,53,58,62,69,91 reduction of socialization, 22,37,39,[45][46][47]66,80 fear, 31,45,58,66,76,87,89 distress, 19,…”

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confidence: 99%

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Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review

SeyedAlinaghi,

Afsahi,

Shahidi

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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Objectives: Stigmatization was reported throughout the COVID pandemic for COVID-19 patients and close contacts. The aim of this systematic review was to comprehensively examine the prevalence and impact of stigmatization during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: English articles were searched using online databases that included PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science up to 24 August 2022. A two-step screening and selection process was followed utilizing an inclusion and exclusion criteria and then data was extracted from eligible articles. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist was followed, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: Seventy-six studies were eligible for inclusion. Twenty-two studies reported the prevalence of social stigma due to COVID-19 infection with social isolation being the most commonly reported stigma. There were 20 studies that reported the majority of participants experienced stigma due to COVID-19 infection, which was as high as 100% of participants in two studies. Participants in 16 studies reported blaming from others as the second most common type of stigma, with various other types reported such as psychological pressure, verbal violence, avoidance, and labeling. The most common effect of the stigma was anxiety followed by depression, and then reduction of socialization. Conclusion: Findings from the present review have identified that COVID-19-related stigma studies have generally focused on its prevalence, type, and outcome. Greater awareness of this topic may assist with improving public education during pandemics such as COVID-19 as well as access to support services for individuals impacted by stigmatization.

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Section: Prevalencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review

SeyedAlinaghi,

Afsahi,

Shahidi

et al. 2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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“…In the response to COVID-19, frontline health workers are inevitably at risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection ( 7 , 14 – 16 ). They have a 3.4 times higher risk of contracting COVID-19, a higher risk of death compared to people living in the general community ( 17 , 18 ). The fear of being infected is significant and related to the perceived risk of lethality.…”

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High stress related to COVID-19 among health workers in the Plateau Central healthcare region (BURKINA FASO): a cross-sectional study

Traoré,

Dahourou,

Paré

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic challenged the mental wellbeing of health workers. The objective of this study was to assess health workers' perceived stress during the response to COVID-19 in the Central Plateau region (Burkina Faso).MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of health workers in the Central Plateau health region from September 20 to October 20, 2021. Agents' perceived stress was assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Factors associated with high stress (PSS-10 score ≥ 27) were identified by logistic regression.ResultsA total of 272 officers participated in the survey. The mean PSS-10 score was 29.3 points (standard deviation: 6.2). Three out of ten agents (68%) had a high level of stress. The main sources of stress were the risk of being exposed to contamination (70%) and being the source of contamination (78%). Working at the referral health center [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 2.29; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.19–4.41], the hospital as the main source of COVID-19 information (aOR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.01-3.04), fear of COVID-19 patients being managed at one's center (aOR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.06–3.07) were factors associated with high health worker stress levels during the first wave of COVID-19.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic caused high stress among health care workers in Burkina Faso. Psychological support for health center workers in responding to future epidemics would improve their mental health.

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Breaking Points: Exploring the Well-Being of Egyptian Social Workers Amid Covid-19

Abu-Ras,

Badahdah,

Decker

et al. 2024

Clin Soc Work J

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges and stressors for social workers, often at the forefront of responding to crises. The pandemic has disrupted their professional practices, increased their workload, and exposed them to health risks. As a result, the well-being of social workers has become a growing concern, especially in countries with limited resources. The present study used a cross-sectional web-based survey to assess the prevalence rates of anxiety, stress, sleep quality, and overall well-being in a sample of 216 social workers employed in public medical facilities in Egypt during the COVID-19 epidemic. It also investigated the factors that influence their well-being. The results showed that half of the social workers (51.4%) scored 10 or higher on the General Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), 83.3% scored ≥ 14 on PSS-10, and the mean score for sleep quality was 7.24 (SD = 2.10). Over half (58.3%) scored 50 or lower on the World Health Organization Wellbeing scale (WHO-5). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that younger social workers and those who scored ≤ 9 on GAD-7 were more likely to report a higher level of well-being. A higher score on PSS-10 was associated with a decrease in overall well-being. Working with family members of COVID-19 patients and sleep quality were not associated with WHO-5. These findings highlight the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of social workers in Egypt, underscoring the importance of providing adequate support and resources to address their well-being.

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Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals

Cited by 7 publications

References 43 publications

Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review

Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review

High stress related to COVID-19 among health workers in the Plateau Central healthcare region (BURKINA FASO): a cross-sectional study

Breaking Points: Exploring the Well-Being of Egyptian Social Workers Amid Covid-19

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