학술논문
Stigma and COVID-19 in Iran: a rapid assessment
Document Type
JOURNAL
Author
Source
International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 2020, Vol. 14, Issue 1, pp. 4-9.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2056-4902
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of the study is to investigate the perceived stigma among residents of Sanandaj, west of Iran, following COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This is a cross-sectional study conducted from March to April 2020. The sample consisted of 1,000 participants who live in Sanandaj. The data collection tool was a self-report electronic questionnaire. ANOVA and T-test were used to analyze the data. Findings The mean perceived stigma for COVID-19 was 5.50±2.24 (IQR: 3.75–6.87) out of 10-point scale. The highest point was seen for perceived external stigma (6.73±2.49, IQR: 5–8.75) followed by disclosure stigma (4.95±3.92, IQR: 0–10). Interestingly, self-employers were more concerned about disclosing their illness than those with governmental jobs (25±3.93 vs. 4.31±4.14, P Originality/value COVID-19 stigma is high among Iranians and more common among men, youngsters and self-employers.