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  • Public Health
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Arsenicosis is linked to social relation impairments, but factors influencing its stigmatization remain unclear.
  • Previous research focused on economic and cognitive effects, neglecting socio-economic and health status influences on stigma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively analyze factors predicting social impacts of arsenicosis.
  • To investigate the role of socio-economic status, health, and public health interventions in arsenicosis stigmatization.

Main Methods:

  • Face-to-face interviews with 100 arsenic outpatients in rural Bangladesh.
  • Quantitative analysis of physical health, education, family size, and awareness campaign presence as predictors of social impacts.

Main Results:

  • Physical health, schooling, family size, and NGO/government awareness campaigns significantly predicted social impacts.
  • Awareness-raising activities were the strongest predictor of social impacts, surpassing gender and income.

Conclusions:

  • Ostracism is a significant problem for arsenicosis patients, confirming prior qualitative findings.
  • Public health interventions, particularly awareness campaigns, are vital for reducing social stigma associated with arsenicosis.