Exploring perceptions and experiences of stigma in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic fueled stigmatization and discrimination, particularly towards individuals of Chinese or East Asian ethnicity. We conducted interviews with members of the public in Canada in order to describe and understand stigma perceptions and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We used a phenomenological approach to describe stigma experiences of Canadian residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and compared the stigma perceptions and experiences of East Asian and non-East Asian individuals. Participants were invited to take part in a single, semi-structured interview. The interview guide was rooted in the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework (HSDF). Interviews were conducted in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Following participant co

SUBMITTER: Cooper J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11116254 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature