Objectives Infectious diseases are the most common cause of disease stigmatisation, which
can lead to a denial of healthcare, education, housing and employment as well as physical …

Background In some parts of Africa, the patients and those who survived COVID-19 are
stigmatized and this has impeded the response activities put in place to control the …

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a significant disease
pandemic. Dhaka City alone has contributed about one-third to the total COVID-19 cases in …

Background COVID-19 related stigma has been identified as a critical issue since the
beginning of the pandemic. We developed a valid and reliable questionnaire to measure …

Stigmatization towards COVID-19 patients can lead to negative outcomes like social
exclusion and bullying, and it may hinder the willingness of people to undergo testing. This …

Abstract Introduction: The Covid 19 pandemic has left a serious impact on the lives of people
globally. One key social consequence of the infection has been the stigma associated with it …

Objective To assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the
community and stigma experiences of COVID-19 recovered individuals during first wave of …

Aim: Stigma is a well-documented impediment to health-seeking behaviors and treatment
adherence. An explicit societal understanding is essential to halt the stigmatization. Studies …

Background Social stigma associated with infectious diseases existed throughout the history
of pandemics due to fears of contagion and death. This study aims to assess social and self …

The current research paper explored the impact of social stigma on people infected with
COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia and the factors that worsen the stigma against COVID-19 …