Experiences of social stigma among patients tested positive for COVID-19 and their family members: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Chii-Chii Chew (Author), Xin-Jie Lim (Author), Chee-Tao Chang (Author), Philip Rajan (Author), Nordin Nasir (Author), Wah-Yun Low (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Social stigma against persons infected with COVID-19 is not uncommon. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experience of social stigma among COVID-19 positive patients and their family members. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted between April to June 2020 in M...