Exploring Canadian perceptions and experiences of stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to stigmatization of individuals based on race/ethnicity, age, gender, and occupation, among other factors. We canvassed Canadian residents to explore perceptions of and experiences with stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We conducted an online survey between June 10 and December 31 2020. The survey was rooted in the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework and included multiple choice, Likert and open-ended questions related to perceived and experienced stigma. Residents of Ontario, Canada were eligible to participate and we aimed to recruit a sample that was diverse by race/ethnicity and age.

Results

A total of 1,823 individuals participated in the survey (54% women, 39% men; 54% 18-40 years old, 28%

SUBMITTER: Fahim C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10027913 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature