Stigma related to COVID-19 infection: Are the Health Care Workers stigmatizing their own colleagues?

Grover, Sandeep; Singh, Preeti; Sahoo, Swapnajeet; Mehra, Aseem

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102381

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“…Most existing studies on COVID-19 SAD have been a theoretical analysis or individual opinion [25][26][27][28][29][30][31]. In a commentary, Bagcchi argued that stigma associated with COVID-19 posed a serious threat to the lives of healthcare workers, patients, and survivors of the disease, and recommended proper health education targeting the public as the most effective method to prevent social harassments of both healthcare workers and COVID-19 survivors [4].…”

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“…Based on news published online or in print in India, Bhanot et al argued stigma reduced the health and treatment-seeking behavior of COVID-19 sufferers, suggesting all relevant stakeholders ought to mitigate stigma through a multipronged approach [26]. Using case studies, Grover et al recommended the dissemination of information about the mode of transmission and the importance of testing to address discrimination against HCPs [29]. For COVID-19, Daalen et al [25] recommended timely and honest risk communication, addressing misinformation and improving awareness; ensuring employment sick leave and access to testing; and implementing of skill training and educational programs.…”

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Will COVID-19 Vaccinations End Discrimination against COVID-19 Patients in China? New Evidence on Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Wang

Leng

et al. 2021

Vaccines

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(1) Background: By April 2021, over 160 million Chinese have been vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study analyzed the impact of vaccination on discrimination against recovered COVID-19 patients and the determinants of discrimination among intended vaccinated people. (2) Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data on COVID-19 associated discrimination from nine provinces in China. Pearson chi-square tests and a multivariate ordered logistic regression analyzed the determinants of COVID-19-related discrimination. (3) Results: People who intended to be COVID-19 vaccinated displayed a high level of discrimination against recovered COVID-19 patients, with only 37.74% of the intended vaccinated without any prejudice and 34.11% displaying severe discrimination. However, vaccinations reduced COVID-19-related discrimination against recovered COVID-19 patients from 79.76% to 62.26%. Sex, age, education level, occupation, geographical region, respondents’ awareness of vaccine effectiveness and infection risk, and COVID-19 knowledge score had a significant influence on the COVID-19 related discrimination (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Vaccination significantly reduced COVID-19 associated discrimination, but discrimination rates remained high. Among the intended vaccinated respondents, females, the older aged, people with high school and above education level, retirees, migrant workers, and residents in central China were identified as key targets for information campaigns to reduce COVID-19 related discrimination.

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Will COVID-19 Vaccinations End Discrimination against COVID-19 Patients in China? New Evidence on Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Wang

Leng

et al. 2021

Vaccines

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“…In addition, it has become clear that COVID-19 has a significant impact on healthcare workers' mental health that cannot be ignored, such as prevention and management of burnout due to COVID-19 [ 1 ]. Discrimination and stigma against frontline healthcare workers from various parts of the world have been reported as serious problems [ 2 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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The effect of the outbreak of COVID-19 on respiratory physicians and healthcare in Japan: Serial nationwide surveys by the Japanese Respiratory Society

Kamada

Konno

Kaneko

et al. 2021

Respiratory Investigation

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Background The impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on the work of respiratory physicians in Japan has not yet been evaluated. The study investigates the impact of the outbreak on respiratory physicians’ work over time and identifies problems to be addressed in the future. Methods We conducted a web-based survey of respiratory physicians in 848 institutions. The survey comprised 32 questions and four sections: Survey 1 (April 20, 2020), Survey 2 (May 27, 2020), Survey 3 (August 31, 2020), and Survey 4 (December 4, 2020). Results The mean survey response rate was 24.9%, and 502 facilities (59.2%) participated in at least one survey. The proportion of facilities that could perform PCR tests for diagnosis and more than 20 tests per day gradually increased. The percentage capable of managing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or more than five ventilators did not increase over time. The proportion that reported work overload of 150% or more, stress associated with lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and harassment or stigma in the surrounding community did not sufficiently improve. Conclusion While there was an improvement in expanding the examination system and medical cooperation in the community, there was no indication of enhancement of the critical care management system. The overwork of respiratory physicians, lack of PPE, and harassment and stigma related to COVID-19 did not sufficiently improve and need to be addressed urgently.

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“…In case they worked with infected patients, they were expected to apologize publicly to those around them through a Moushiwake Arimasen , a culture-bound expression of apology and shame. The social stigmatization of Covid-19 sufferers and healthcare professionals has been reported repeatedly (Grover et al, 2020 ; Kahambing and Edilo, 2020 ; Singh and Subedi, 2020 ). In Bangladesh, Siddiqui and Nowshin ( 2020 ) found a close connection between shame and stigma in affected individuals: on the one hand, one infected man as the carrier of the disease was shamed as a spreader, while on the other hand, low-income women working in the garment industry were accused, stigmatized, and ashamed as super spreaders (Siddiqui and Nowshin, 2020 , p. 4).…”

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Transforming Shame in the Pandemic: An International Study

Mayer

Vanderheiden²

2021

Front. Psychol.

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Shame is an unconscious, somehow unattended and neglected emotion and occurs when individual and socio-cultural norms are violated. It often impacts negatively on the self and others across cultures. During the Covid-19 crises, shame has become an important emotion with a powerful effect, depending on how it is experienced within the socio-cultural context. This article explores shame in international perspectives in the context of Covid-19 and addresses the question how shame is transformed from an existential positive psychology (PP2.0) perspective. The study uses a qualitative research paradigm and explores shame and its transformation during Covid-19. Purposeful and snowball sampling was used. The sample consisted of 24 individuals (16 female, 8 male), of 13 different nationalities. Data were collected from written interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. Ethical considerations were followed; ethical approval was given by a university. Findings show that participants become very worried, anxious, scared, sad, and shocked when they or individuals in their close relationships contracted Covid-19. Shame plays an important role during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the meaning and experience of shame during Covid-19 is strongly dependent on the socio-cultural background of the individual who is experiencing the disease. Individuals use different strategies and mechanisms to deal with and transform shame in the context of Covid-19.

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Stigma related to COVID-19 infection: Are the Health Care Workers stigmatizing their own colleagues?

Cited by 49 publications

References 10 publications

Will COVID-19 Vaccinations End Discrimination against COVID-19 Patients in China? New Evidence on Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Will COVID-19 Vaccinations End Discrimination against COVID-19 Patients in China? New Evidence on Recovered COVID-19 Patients

The effect of the outbreak of COVID-19 on respiratory physicians and healthcare in Japan: Serial nationwide surveys by the Japanese Respiratory Society

Transforming Shame in the Pandemic: An International Study

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