Learning about COVID-19-related stigma, quarantine and isolation experiences in Finland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensely changed the everyday lives of people worldwide. This study explores the forms and outcomes of coronavirus and COVID-19-related social stigma and the experiences of people who were home quarantined or isolated in Finland during the spring 2020. The findings of this study can be used to improve support for those quarantined or isolated and to develop strategies to reduce the stigma associated with coronavirus and COVID-19.

Methods

The study is based on qualitative one-to-one interviews with households with at least two members and at least one PCR confirmed COVID-19 case. Recruitment took place via website or SMS messages sent to PCR confirmed cases in the capital area of Helsinki. Sampling was based on maximum variation to acquir

SUBMITTER: Lohiniva AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8046198 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature