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Understanding the Link between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS Stigmas.
Newman Chun Wai Wong1, Yok-Fong Paat2
1Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX, USA.
Journal of Applied Social Science
|April 11, 2024
Summary
This study explored stigma related to COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. Findings show similar stigma types, suggesting HIV/AIDS stigma reduction strategies could inform COVID-19 responses.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Psychology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic response has drawn lessons from the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Empirical links between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS stigmas remain under-examined.
- Understanding these stigma relationships is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the empirical relationships between stigmas associated with COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS.
- To identify similarities and differences in these stigmas within the COVID-19 pandemic context.
- To explore how different attitudes (rejection, despise, accusation, caution) manifest in both stigmas.
Main Methods:
- Online survey of 247 adults in the United States.
- Utilized four stigma scales measuring rejection, despise, accusation, and caution.
- Employed paired t tests for mean comparisons and multiple regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant differences were found in exclusion attitudes towards COVID-19 vs. HIV-infected individuals.
- Significant differences emerged in wariness regarding rights protection around COVID-19 vs. HIV-infected persons.
- All four types of COVID-19 stigmas were positively associated with corresponding HIV/AIDS stigmas, controlling for covariates.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary findings suggest a strong association between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS stigmas.
- Existing HIV/AIDS stigma mitigation strategies may offer valuable insights for addressing COVID-19 stigma.
- Further research can leverage these findings to develop targeted public health interventions.
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