학술논문
Stigma and inequality in the management of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)- patients among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia and associated beliefs: A cross sectional study
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Infection and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 109-118 (2024)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1876-0341
Abstract
Background: Stigma and discrimination (SAD) can greatly impact the management of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) patients. Studies examining SAD in managing COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia (SA) are limited. This study examined the discrimination and inequality in treating COVID-19 patients and the associated beliefs among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the pandemic. Methods: This was a cross sectional study using an online self-administrated questionnaire by 414 HCWs from September 2022 to January 2023. Results: Of the 414 participants, 53.4% aged 18–30 years, were males (53.4%), mostly Saudi (82.1%), and residents of western SA (90.8%). Almost one-third of the participants (32.1%) were physicians, and 23.7% were pharmacists. 53.1% of the HCWs had work experience