Anti-stigma campaign
The Covid-19 stigma and associated factors among Chinese young students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22072574 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cong Wang (0000-0002-1498-7104, Sichuan University), Yunfei Mu (0000-0002-3238-1501, Sichuan University), Yun-Fei Mu, Jia Cai (0009-0008-5366-0068, Sichuan University), Yu Wang (0009-0005-4222-2626, Sichuan University), Zhong-Yue Deng (Sichuan University), Aiping Deng (0000-0003-2119-7570, Sichuan University), Ai-Ping Deng, Hong-Jun Song (Sichuan University), Tianming Zhang (0000-0003-2061-2680, Shanghai University), Tian-Ming Zhang, Xinyi Zhao (0000-0002-2552-7795, Peking University), Xin-Yi Zhao, Yu Yang (0000-0001-9283-0068, Sichuan University), Yi-Yue Yang, Li Yin (0000-0003-1951-1487, Sichuan University), Yi Huang (0000-0001-5702-0705, Sichuan University), Jian-Jun Luo, Jianjun Luo (0000-0002-5550-9889, Chongqing City Mental Health Center, corresponding author), Mao-Sheng Ran, Mao‐sheng Ran (0000-0001-7343-3729, Sichuan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1596929-1596929 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1596929 |
| PMID | 40791620 |
| OpenAlex | W4412683885 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
Introduction: COVID-19-related stigma, a persistent consequence of the pandemic, poses a significant threat to the well-being of individuals, particularly young students in crucial developmental stages. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of stigma views towards COVID-19 patients among young students in Sichuan Province, China, following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, and explored the associated influencing factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted online involving 82,873 young students. Data on demographic information, COVID-19-related experiences, and stigma views were collected. Logistic regression analysis identified risk factors for stigma, while Random Forest (RF) modeling ranked the importance of these factors. Results: 20,155 (24.3%) participants reported stigmatizing views toward COVID-19 patients. Higher levels of psychological stress, particularly post-restriction lifting, significant emerged as a risk factor for stigma. Both self-infection and family members' infection were risk factors of stigma, although psychological stress proved more influential. Furthermore, male students, those from minority groups, and those with rural household registrations exhibited higher stigma risk. Discussion: These findings highlight the enduring nature of COVID-19 stigma among young students even after restrictions lifted. Targeted interventions aimed at reducing stigma and mitigating psychological stress are crucial for supporting the well-being of this vulnerable population
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| Highly cited | No |