Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers: A Concept Analysis
Social stigmatization associated with COVID-19 exerts significant pressure on healthcare workers. It is crucial to understand the factors that exacerbate this issue. Identifying the dimensions of this stigma can provide valuable insights for policymakers and the media. The implementation of preventive measures, such as clear protocols tailored to the public's educational level and addressing fears of contamination, can improve the situation and reduce the financial strain caused by the loss of healthcare personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care.
Authors
- Leily Zare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5975-2328)
- Anahita Divani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7219-7330)
- A S Sadat Hoseini
- Javad Nadali
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Golestan University (IR)
- Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Iranshahr University (IR)
- Golestan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Caring Sciences
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/jcs.025.33580
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services