ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2023
Perception of COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals.
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- Perceptions of COVID-19-related nudges in the Arab world: A cross-country analysis of approval rates and associated factors.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Psychosocial health stigma related to COVID-19 disease among COVID-19 patients in Jordan: a comparative study.BMJ public health · 2024Article
- Unraveling the interconnectedness between physician burnout and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress: a network analysis among Chinese psychiatrists.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- High stress related to COVID-19 among health workers in the Plateau Central healthcare region (BURKINA FASO): a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Factors associated with stigma and manifestations experienced by Indian health care workers involved in COVID-19 management in India: A qualitative study.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2023Article
- Social stigma during COVID-19: A systematic review.SAGE open medicine · 2023Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe current study explores the level of perceived social stigma and associated psychological challenges among healthcare workers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 150 healthcare workers at Cairo University hospitals that were confirmed positive for COVID-19 infection. Participants were interviewed for assessment of perceived COVID-19-related stigma and associated psychological symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment for anxiety, and the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for post-traumatic stress symptoms.
resultsTwo-thirds of participants perceived moderate-to-severe COVID-19-related stigma. Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms were observed at varying levels in 58.0%, 38.0%, and 11.3% of participants, respectively. Female sex and occupation as a nurse were significantly associated with the total perceived COVID-19-related stigma score. COVID-19-related stigma perception significantly correlated with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
conclusionPerceived social stigma prevails among healthcare workers and is associated with numerous psychological disturbances.
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