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Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review
SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi1, Amir Masoud Afsahi2, Ramin Shahidi3
1Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
SAGE Open Medicine
|November 29, 2023
Summary
COVID-19 stigma was prevalent, with social isolation and blaming being common. This stigma negatively impacted mental health, leading to anxiety and depression, and reduced social interaction.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Stigmatization was a significant issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Patients and close contacts of COVID-19 cases faced considerable social stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the prevalence and impact of stigmatization during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science for English articles up to August 24, 2022.
- Followed PRISMA guidelines for screening, selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment (Newcastle-Ottawa Scale).
Main Results:
- Included 76 studies; 22 reported prevalence of COVID-19 stigma, with social isolation being most frequent.
- 20 studies found most participants experienced stigma, up to 100% in some.
- Blaming was the second most common stigma type; anxiety and depression were the most common negative effects.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 stigma studies predominantly focus on prevalence, types, and outcomes.
- Increased awareness can improve public education and support services for those affected by stigma during pandemics.
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