Social Stigma as an outcome of the cultural repercussions toward Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22110920 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Muna Al-Ghuraibi (King Saud University), Muna Abdullah Al-Ghuraibi (King Saud University), Theeb Aldossry (King Saud University, corresponding author), Theeb M Aldossry (King Saud University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2022.2053270 |
| OpenAlex | W4220960288 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 41 |
The current research paper explored the impact of social stigma on people infected with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia and the factors that worsen the stigma against COVID-19 patients. The research sample consisted of fifteen Saudis recovering from COVID-19 aged 25–55; eight males and seven females. Using the purposive sampling method, the research utilized a guided interview consisted of four main sections. Following qualitative research design, the research administered the instrument to obtain and discuss the results. The research was conducted during the academic year 2020.The results showed that there was a positive association between social stigma and COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, there was no difference between the participants in the rate of social stigma according to gender. Moreover, this also highlighted that the experienced social stigma is varied in its form and in people’s behavior. Cooperation between society institutions and media is recommended to increase the awareness of rejecting discrimination and social stigma. Furthermore, stigmatized persons should be provided with early intervention and ongoing counseling programs
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Disease · Environmental health · Family medicine · Nonprobability sampling · Population · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Social science · Social stigma · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |