COVID-19 and Its Related Stigma: A Qualitative Study Among Survivors in Kampala, Uganda
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2021
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Stigma and Health. Advance online publication
Abstract
COVID-19-related stigma is gradually becoming a global problem among COVID-19 survivors with
deleterious effects on quality of life. However, this social problem has received little attention in research
and policy. This study aimed at exploring the COVID-19-related stigma among survivors in Kampala,
Uganda. A cross-sectional exploratory research design was used among COVID-19 survivors in Kampala
district. Thirty COVID-19 survivors were examined using in-depth interviews. Data obtained were analyzed
using thematic approach. The findings of study indicated that COVID-19-related stigma is prevalent. The
common form of stigma was social rejection and labeling. Results showed that the survivors of COVID-19
pandemic faced social rejection and community ostracism. Based on the results, reducing stigmatization of
the COVID-19 survivors is vital to control the spread of the pandemic. Thus, an all-inclusive effort is needed
to address COVID-19-related stigma and its debilitating consequences by health workers and policymakers
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Corona, Discrimination, COVID-19, Survivors, Stigma
Citation
Amir, K. (2021, May 27). COVID-19 and Its Related Stigma: A Qualitative Study Among Survivors in Kampala, Uganda. Stigma and Health. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/sah0000325