Uneven stigma loads: Community interpretations of public health policies, ‘evidence’ and inequities in shaping Covid-19 stigma in Vietnam

Trinh, Duy Hoang; McKinn, Shannon; Nguyen, Anh T.; Fox, Greg J.; Nguyen, Anh Thu; Bernays, Sarah

doi:10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101270

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“…Fourth, the study was conducted at a single point during the pandemic, and results may have differed at other time points. It is believed that discrimination and prejudice are common in the early stages of an outbreak of an emerging infectious disease, where feelings of avoidance toward infection are likely to occur 18 . However, the presence of mistreatment that continues for a year or longer, as shown in this study, cannot be ignored, and tends to confirm the importance of this study.…”

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“…This type of discrimination and prejudice does not solely stem from the threat of a disease itself; it can also be elicited by essential disease control measures. 18 Hence, when devising public health interventions, it seems critical to integrate tactics that tackle negative feelings and behaviors. For instance, companies should actively share accurate information regarding infectious diseases with their employees and assist them in obtaining such information themselves.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This study indicates the necessity of anticipating and considering the occurrence of discrimination and prejudice simultaneously when implementing measures against emerging infectious diseases. This type of discrimination and prejudice does not solely stem from the threat of a disease itself; it can also be elicited by essential disease control measures 18 . Hence, when devising public health interventions, it seems critical to integrate tactics that tackle negative feelings and behaviors.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The early stages of emerging infectious diseases represent a period when fear of infection, coupled with inadequate knowledge, can facilitate the dissemination of discrimination and prejudice. 18 Despite accumulation of a certain level of knowledge, the apprehension of punishment due to infection can promote extreme measures, including quarantine and work restrictions. 19 This study aimed to test whether those infected and in close contact are more prone to workplace mistreatment during the early to mid-phase of the pandemic.…”

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“…This study focuses on the period from the outbreak to about a year after the onset of the epidemic. The early stages of emerging infectious diseases represent a period when fear of infection, coupled with inadequate knowledge, can facilitate the dissemination of discrimination and prejudice 18 . Despite accumulation of a certain level of knowledge, the apprehension of punishment due to infection can promote extreme measures, including quarantine and work restrictions 19 .…”

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Relationship Between Infection or Close Contact With COVID-19 and Workplace Mistreatment Among Japanese Workers

Sawamoto,

Okawara,

Muramatsu

et al. 2024

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Objective Discriminatory treatment against those with emerging infection is a long-standing problem. The present study investigates whether workers infected or in close contact with COVID-19 were susceptible to workplace mistreatment during the pandemic in Japan. Methods This internet-based cross-sectional study analyzed a total of 18,170 workers aged 20 to 60 in Japan in December 2020. Odds ratios (ORs) for workplace mistreatment were estimated. Results For workers with close contact or infection, ORs for workplace mistreatment in a model adjusted for socioeconomic factors were 7.64 (95%CI: 5.52-10.6, p < 0.001) and 10.7 (95%CI: 8.44-13.6, p < 0.001), respectively. Conclusions Workers with infection or close contact were significantly more likely to experience workplace mistreatment. Actions against workplace mistreatment for workers with emerging infection is still required.

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Ethical considerations during Mpox Outbreak: a scoping review

El Dine,

Gebreal,

Samhouri

et al. 2024

BMC Med Ethics

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Background Historically, epidemics have been accompanied by the concurrent emergence of stigma, prejudice, and xenophobia. This scoping review aimed to describe and map published research targeting ethical values concerning monkeypox (mpox). In addition, it aimed to understand the research gaps related to mpox associated stigma. Methods We comprehensively searched databases (PubMed Central, PubMed Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid, and Google Scholar) to identify published literature concerning mpox ethical issues and stigma from May 6, 2022, to February 15, 2023. The key search terms used were “monkeypox”, “ethics”, “morals”, “social stigma”, “privacy”, “confidentiality”, “secrecy”, “privilege”, “egoism”, and “metaethics”. This scoping review followed the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley in 2005 and was further improved by the recommendations of Levac et al. in 2010. Results The search strategies employed in the scoping review yielded a total of 454 articles. We analyzed the sources, types, and topics of the retrieved articles/studies. The authors were able to identify 32 studies that met inclusion criteria. Six of the 32 included studies were primary research. The study revealed that the ongoing mpox outbreak is contending with a notable surge in misinformation and societal stigma. It highlights the adverse impacts of stigma and ethical concerns associated with mpox, which can negatively affect people with the disease. Conclusion The study’s findings underscore the imperative need to enhance public awareness; involve civil society; and promote collaboration among policymakers, medical communities, and social media platforms. These collective endeavors are crucial for mitigating stigma, averting human-to-human transmission, tackling racism, and dispelling misconceptions associated with the outbreak.

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Religious diversity and public health: Lessons from COVID-19

Taragin-Zeller,

Berenblum,

Brasil

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Scholars have identified a range of variables that predict public health compliance during COVID-19, including: psychological, institutional and situational variables as well as demographic characteristics, such as gender, location and age. In this paper, we argue that religious affiliation is also a clear predictor for compliance with public health guidelines. Based on a sample representative survey (N = 800) of Haredi Jews in Israel, we found that Haredi Jews mostly followed COVID-19 health regulations. Among the respondents who were non-compliant, however, we found large divergences which mostly reflected religious affiliation. While members of Lithuanian and Sephardi communities reported following guidelines, Hasidim, a more charismatic sub-group, were 12% and 14% more likely to flout public health guidelines than their Lithuanian and Sephardi counterparts, respectively. Despite this inner diversity, all Haredim were portrayed in Israeli media as one homogeneous group that was blamed for flouting public health guidelines and spreading COVID-19. Based on these findings, we argue for the importance of public health messaging that attends to diverse aspects of religious dogma, practice and observance by creating partnerships and sustainable relationships between different actors and stakeholders. In addition, we found that compliance was also shaped by knowledge about COVID-19 and public concern. Taking these findings together, health communication that acknowledges religious diversity while providing critical knowledge about the pandemic is key to developing and implementing community-focused interventions and public health programs. Practically, these insights help to improve pandemic governance as well as contributing theoretically to the study of public health relations and religion by highlighting how discourses around health vary and how differently positioned actors shape representations of responsiveness and health compliance.

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Uneven stigma loads: Community interpretations of public health policies, ‘evidence’ and inequities in shaping Covid-19 stigma in Vietnam

Cited by 6 publications

References 48 publications

Relationship Between Infection or Close Contact With COVID-19 and Workplace Mistreatment Among Japanese Workers

Relationship Between Infection or Close Contact With COVID-19 and Workplace Mistreatment Among Japanese Workers

Ethical considerations during Mpox Outbreak: a scoping review

Religious diversity and public health: Lessons from COVID-19

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