COVID-19-related stigma within a rural South African community: A mixed methods analysis

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Authors

Duduzile P. Mashinini · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Nicole K. Kelly · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Palesa Mataboge · University of the Witwatersrand

Frantasia T Hill · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Harish Nair · University of Edinburgh

George Palattiyil · University of Edinburgh

Kathleen Kahn

Abstract

While COVID-19 stigma decreased over time in rural South Africa, different forms of stigma persisted and influenced participants' willingness to reveal their COVID-19 infection status. Given South Africa's history with infectious disease-related stigma hindering public health efforts, it is crucial that government bodies prioritize strategies to mitigate stigma in rural communities.

Topics & Keywords

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions COVID-19 and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 19, Issue 7, pp. e0306821-e0306821

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306821

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