During the pandemic, first responders were at an increased risk of being stigmatized
because of their direct exposure to COVID-19; stigmatization is an undesirable stereotype …

Historically, infectious diseases have generated fears among populations. Unhealthy
handling of these fears result in the stigma and discrimination of infected patients. Globally …

The onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its overwhelming physical
and mental health burden can result in stigmatization toward the disease and those affected …

The new coronavirus pandemic at the end of 2019 raised fear around the world. The rapid
spread and relatively higher observed case fatality of this disease compared to other viral …

Background Perceived stigma has greatly influenced the life quality of the COVID-19
patients who recovered and were discharged (RD hereafter). It is essential to understand …

Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) involved in administration and patient
management during COVID-19 pandemic are at high risk of developing psychological …

Purpose During COVID‐19, stigmatization and violence against and between professional
healthcare workers worldwide are increasing. Understanding the prevalence of such …

To control the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and prevent further verbal and
physical discrimination against individuals affected by, or perceived to be responsible for …

COVID-19 has shocked everyone globally, with fears of contracting the disease and the
other socio-economic impacts. The noticeable impact at the beginning of the COVID-19 …

Objective Health-related stigma is considered a social determinant of health equity and a
hidden burden of disease. This study aimed to assess the level and dimensions of stigma …