Building Trust and Inclusivity
Navigating Layered Stigma and Risk Communication for LGBTQ+ Individuals During Covid‐19 Outbreaks
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7158915 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jungkyu Rhys Lim (0000-0002-5006-2491, Department of Communication University of Maryland College Park MD USA, corresponding author), Hyoyeun Jun (0000-0002-5283-9831, Department of English, Communications and Media Salve Regina University Newport RI USA), Victoria Ledford (0009-0003-9181-4551, School of Communication and Journalism Auburn University Auburn AL USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0966-0879 • E-ISSN: 1468-5973 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/1468-5973.70026 |
| OpenAlex | W4407112247 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 111 |
Stigmatised groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer‐identifying (LGBTQ+) individuals, face increased vulnerability to infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, coronavirus disease (COVID‐19), and mpox (monkeypox). Layered and intersectional stigma limits healthcare access and public health participation, making trust and inclusivity essential in crisis management and risk communication. This study examines the impact of risk communication on LGBTQ+ communities during the COVID‐19 outbreak in South Korea, where detailed personal information shared for contact tracing led to further stigmatisation. Through in‐depth interviews ( N = 21), the research investigates (1) the intersectional and layered stigma and discrimination LGBTQ+ individuals faced; (2) factors that increased stigmatisation, eroded trust, and discouraged public health engagement, such as COVID‐19 testing; and (3) strategies that reduced stigma, fostered inclusivity, and encouraged protective health behaviours. Findings reveal that health authorities' insensitivity, the disclosure of identifiable contact tracing data, and the negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ community spaces collectively exacerbated stigma and public health barriers, particularly in culturally homogeneous and structurally inequitable contexts. Conversely, confidentiality, inclusive messaging, and community‐driven support were key to fostering trust and participation. The study underscores the urgent need for crisis management strategies that safeguard marginalised groups' rights, dismantle stigma, and prioritise equitable public health outcomes. These insights offer actionable lessons for policymakers and crisis managers navigating public health emergencies in high‐stigma contexts
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Criminology · Environmental health · Internet privacy · Outbreak · Political science · Psychiatry · Public relations · Risk communication · Sociology · Computer Science · Medicine · Mental Health via Writing · Psychology · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Risk Perception and Management · Social Psychology · Virology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |